| Active Ingredient | NALOXONE |
| Therapeutic Class | OPIATE ANTAGONISTS |
| Indications | Opioid Overdosage. |
| Caution | Beware physical dependence on narcotics. Has now replaced nalorphine as antagonist of choice. |
| Dose Range | 0.4-2mg i.v. repeated if necessary every 2-3 minutes to a maximum of 10mg. Pediatric: 10mcg/kg; if no response 100mcg/kg max.2mg. |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |