Narcotan
Narcotan Products are primarily used for
Opioid toxicity
About Narcotan Products
Uses of Narcotan Products
Naloxone is used in the treatment of opioid toxicity.
Narcotan Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Narcotan is Withdrawal symptoms.
Severe
Side Effects of Narcotan are Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), High blood pressure, Encephalopathy, Convulsion, Hallucination, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Coma.
How Narcotan Products work
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist. Opioid medicines are strong painkillers, which in high doses can cause life-threatening side effects such as difficulty in breathing.
Naloxone works by blocking the effects of opioids leading to reversal of these side effects.
Patient Concerns about Narcotan Products
Frequently asked questions about Narcotan Products
Frequently asked questions about Naloxone
Q. What is Narcotan 20mcg Injection used for?
Narcotan 20mcg Injection is an emergency medicine used to rapidly reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. It can quickly restore normal breathing in a person whose breathing has slowed down or stopped due to taking too many opioids.<br>
Q. How quickly does Narcotan 20mcg Injection start to work?
When given intravenously (IV), Narcotan 20mcg Injection works extremely fast, often within one to two minutes. If it is injected into a muscle (intramuscular) or under the skin (subcutaneous), it starts to work within about 2 to 5 minutes.<br>
Q. Where on the body should I give Narcotan 20mcg Injection?
For intramuscular auto-injectors of Narcotan 20mcg Injection, the best place to inject the medicine is into the middle of the outer thigh. You can even give the injection through clothing if you need to act quickly. Also, try to take the affected person to the hospital as soon as possible.<br>
Q. What happens if I give Narcotan 20mcg Injection to someone who has not taken opioids?
If you give Narcotan 20mcg Injection to someone who is unconscious for a reason other than an opioid overdose, it is unlikely to harm them. Since it is hard to be sure of the cause in an emergency, it is always safer to administer this medicine if an opioid overdose is suspected.<br>
Q. Will one dose of Narcotan 20mcg Injection be enough?
Sometimes, a single dose of Narcotan 20mcg Injection is not enough, or the person may respond and then relapse into respiratory depression. It may be necessary to give additional doses of this medicine every 2 to 3 minutes until emergency medical help arrives or the person is breathing normally again.<br>
Q. What should I do if the person does not wake up after Narcotan 20mcg Injection?
If the person does not respond to Narcotan 20mcg Injection, you must be prepared to perform other life-saving measures. This could include rescue breathing or starting CPR if you are trained to do so, while you wait for paramedics to arrive.<br>
Products for Narcotan
Narcotan 20mcg Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
MRP
₹42.19
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Narcotan 40mcg Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
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₹46.88
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