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Naloxone
How Naloxone works
Naloxone belongs to the class of drugs called opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the opioid receptors, does not let opioid drugs act and prevents or reverses the effects of opioids..
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Increased blood pressure, Vomiting, Increased heart rate, Decreased blood pressure, Dizziness
Usage
Naloxone is used in the treatment of opioid toxicity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is naloxone a controlled substance?No. Naloxone is not a controlled substance
Q. Is naloxone addictive?No. Naloxone is not addictive
Q. Is naloxone water soluble?Yes. Naloxone is soluble in water
Q. Is naloxone absorbed orally?Yes. Naloxone is relatively well absorbed after oral administration. However, it undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism, making this route of delivery ineffective
Q. Is naloxone in subutex?No. Naloxone is not present in subutex
Q. Does naloxone block tramadol?No. naloxone does not block tramadol
Q. Does naloxone cause constipation?No. Naloxone does not cause constipation
Q. Does naloxone reverse methadone?Yes. Naloxone reverses the effects of methadone
Q. Does naloxone reverse ketamine?No. Naloxone does not reverse the effect of ketamine as it is an anaesthetic agent
Q. Does naloxone block buprenorphine?Naloxone does not block buprenorphine if it is taken in pill form, but when injected or snorted it will.
