NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE (Zimhi) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Zimhi

What are the Indications for NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE ZIMHI‚Ñ¢ is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for: the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression. ZIMHI is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present. ZIMHI is not a substitute for emergency medical care. ZIMHI is an opioid antagonist indicated in adult and pediatric patients for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression. ( 1 ) ZIMHI is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present. ( 1 ) ZIMHI is not a substitute for emergency medical care. ( 1 )

 

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