NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE (Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, Auto-Injector) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP, Auto-Injector

What are the Indications for NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE injection is indicated for use by military personnel and chemical incident responders for: Emergency treatment of patients 12 years of age and older where use of high-potency opioids such as fentanyl analogues as a chemical weapon is suspected. Temporary prophylaxis of respiratory and/or central nervous system depression in military personnel and chemical incident responders entering an area contaminated with high-potency opioids such as fentanyl analogues. NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE injection is an opioid antagonist indicated for use by military personnel and chemical incident responders for: Emergency treatment of patients 12 years of age and older where use of high-potency opioids such as fentanyl analogues as a chemical weapon is suspected. ( 1 ) Temporary prophylaxis of respiratory and/or central nervous system depression in military personnel and chemical incident responders entering an area contaminated with high-potency opioids such as fentanyl analogues. ( 1 )

 

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