What is naloxone injection used for?

Naloxone injection is used for emergency treatment of an opioid overdose or a possible overdose. It will temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid medicine.

Is naloxone injection Intramuscular?

Its use is particularly important in cases of opioid overdose, and it is listed as an essential medicine by the World Health Organization. Intramuscular or intravenous injection of naloxone is common for overdose reversal, but it can also be effective when administered intranasally.

When should naloxone be administered?

Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected. Naloxone can be given as a nasal spray or it can be injected into the muscle, under the skin, or into the veins.

What is buprenorphine used for?

Buprenorphine and the combination of buprenorphine and naloxone are used to treat opioid dependence (addiction to opioid drugs, including heroin and narcotic painkillers).

How do you use IM naloxone?

Start with two breaths into the mouth. Continue with one breath every 5 seconds. The person’s chest should rise and fall with each breath; if not, check to make sure the head is tilted back and the mouth is clear. Keep doing rescue breathing until the person breathes on their own or until medical help arrives.

What is Evzio injection?

FDA approved Evzio (naloxone hydrochloride injection), a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid overdose. Evzio rapidly delivers a single dose of the drug naloxone via a hand-held auto-injector.

Where do you inject naloxone?

Draw up 1cc of naloxone into the syringe 1cc=1mL=100u. Inject into a muscle – thighs, upper, outer quadrant of the butt, or shoulder are best. Inject straight in to make sure to hit the muscle.

Is naltrexone good for pain?

Current studies show that Low Dose Naltrexone is a safe, cost effective yet effective treatment for chronic pain and autoimmunity. It is believed that LDN works in the brain by reducing pro-inflammatory chemicals called cytokines, which are known to inflame and sensitize various tissues that can cause pain.

What is buprenorphine injection?

Buprenorphine extended-release injection is used to treat opioid dependence (addiction to opioid drugs, including heroin and narcotic painkillers) in people who have received buccal or sublingual buprenorphine for at least 7 days.