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Narcotan Information

Narcotan is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Opioid Toxicity. Narcotan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Narcotan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Narcotan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Narcotan are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Narcotan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Narcotan related warnings talks about Narcotan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Narcotan since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Narcotan are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Narcotan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Narcotan is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Narcotan Benefits & Uses

Narcotan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Narcotan 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 Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Narcotan safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Narcotan safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Narcotan safe during breastfeeding?


    Narcotan is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Narcotan on the Kidneys?


    Narcotan rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Narcotan 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 on the Heart?


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

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Narcotan with Other Drugs

Narcotan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Narcotan Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Narcotan

  • Is this Narcotan habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Narcotan.

    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 as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Narcotan 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 for mental disorders.

    No

Narcotan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Narcotan


    Taking Narcotan with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Narcotan


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Narcotan 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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