Narcotan 20 Injection Benefits & Uses

Narcotan 20 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Opioid Toxicity

Narcotan 20 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given up to 10 mg, IV, SC dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose given up to 10 mg, IV, SC dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 5 to 17 years old children and weighing more than 20 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 2 - 5 years old children only and younger than 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Opioid Toxicity Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Narcotan 20 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Narcotan 20 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Narcotan safely.

Safe
Is the use of Narcotan 20 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Narcotan is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Narcotan 20 Injection on the Kidneys?

Narcotan rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Narcotan 20 Injection on the Liver?

Narcotan may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Narcotan 20 Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Narcotan on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Narcotan 20 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Narcotan 20 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Blood Infection (Sepsis)

Frequently asked Questions about Narcotan 20 Injection

Is this Narcotan 20 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Narcotan 20 Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Narcotan 20 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Narcotan 20 Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Narcotan 20 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Narcotan 20 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Narcotan 20 Injection

Taking Narcotan 20 Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Narcotan 20 Injection

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Narcotan 20 Injection with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 890-892

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 483

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Narcan® (naloxone hydrochloride)

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