Naloxone Kit
(Naloxone)Naloxone Kit Overview
Naloxone Kit is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give Naloxone Kit right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. Naloxone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. Naloxone Kit may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration).
How to Use Naloxone Kit
Naloxone Kit is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin. It may also be given by injection into a vein, usually by a health care professional. If you are using Naloxone Kit at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional and the product package. Before using, check Naloxone Kit visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. The Dosage of Naloxone Kit is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. The effects of Naloxone Kit are rapid but not long-lasting. After giving naloxone, get medical help right away, even if the person wakes up. If symptoms return after giving an injection, give another naloxone injection every 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to closely watch the person until emergency help is received. Tell the healthcare professional that you have given an injection of naloxone.
Naloxone Kit Precautions
Before using naloxone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Naloxone Kit may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using Naloxone Kit, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack). Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, Naloxone Kit should be used only when clearly needed. It may cause opioid withdrawal in an unborn baby whose mother has been regularly taking an opioid. The doctor will carefully monitor both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby after Naloxone Kit is given. Ask your doctor for details. It is unknown if Naloxone Kit passes into breast milk. However, it is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Naloxone Kit Misdose
Not applicable.
Naloxone Kit Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Naloxone Kit Side Effects
Remember that Naloxone Kit has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Naloxone Kit do not have serious side effects. In someone who has been using an opioid regularly, withdrawal symptoms can happen suddenly after receiving Naloxone Kit. Withdrawal symptoms may include body aches, fever, sweating, watering eyes, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, yawning, weakness, shivering/trembling, nervousness, restlessness, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, stomach cramps, increased blood pressure, fast heartbeat. In babies younger than 4 weeks who have been receiving an opioid regularly, sudden opioid withdrawal may be life-threatening if not treated the right way. Symptoms in babies may include seizures, crying more than usual, and muscle twitching/spasms. A very serious allergic reaction to Naloxone Kit is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction,rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Naloxone Kit Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard Naloxone Kit when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
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