Naloxone

FDA Approved: * October 2, 1985
Pharm Company: * WYETH AYERST
Category: Opioid Dependence

Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan among others, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids.[9] It is commonly used to counter decreased breathing in opioid overdose.[9] Naloxone may also be combined with an opioid (in the same pill), to decrease the risk of misuse through injection.[9] Effects begin within two minutes when given intravenously, and within five minutes when injected into a muscle.[9] The medic... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Naloxone Hydrochloride 4 mg/.1ml Nasal Spray, Metered
NDC: 0093-2165
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride .4 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 0404-9920
Labeler:
Henry Schein, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride 1 mg/ml Parenteral Injection
NDC: 0404-9921
Labeler:
Henry Schein, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride 1 mg/ml Parenteral Injection
NDC: 0404-9922
Labeler:
Henry Schein, Inc
Naloxone Hydrochloride .4 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 0404-9923
Labeler:
Henry Schein, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride .4 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 0409-1212
Labeler:
Hospira, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride .4 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 0409-1215
Labeler:
Hospira, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride .4 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 0409-1219
Labeler:
Hospira, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride .4 mg/ml Intramuscular; Intravenous; Subcutaneous Injection, Solution
NDC: 0409-1782
Labeler:
Hospira, Inc.
Naloxone Hydrochloride 1 mg/ml Parenteral Injection
NDC: 0548-1469
Labeler:
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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