Naloxone hydrochloride - Opioid overdose
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Status 1
Red
Formulations :
- Intravenous injection (IV)
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Please check TOXBASE for further information. https://www.toxbase.org/ . Intramuscular and intranasal preparations are available for use in non-medical settings
Status 2
Red
Formulations :
- Nasal spray
Formulary Status :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
May be given intranasally in non-medical settings.
See Healthy Surrey website for details on accessing naloxone nasal spray in the community https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/drugs-and-alcohol/naloxone
Documentation
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PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Naloxone hydrochloride
Indication :
Opioid overdose
Group Name :
Keywords :
opioid reversal, opioid antidote, opioid poisoning, toxbase, CNS depression, community PGD
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0
Traffic Light Entries :
3
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Naloxone hydrochloride is used to treat.
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Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Opioid overdose.
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Committee Recommendations (1)
This drug has been included on the joint formulary having been agreed by the DTC of at least one Surrey Heartlands Acute Trust.
See “Formulary Status” to identify where this drug has been agreed for use.