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Nex 400mcg Injection

by Neon Laboratories Ltd

Salt CompositionNaloxone (400mcg)

₹102

(vial of 1 ml Injection)

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Introduction to Nex 400mcg Injection

Nex 400mcg Injection is given as an injection into veins, muscle or under the skin by a doctor or nurse. It is advisable not to self-administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse will train your family member or caregiver about how to inject the medicine in case of an emergency. It is advisable to follow your doctors advice while being on the treatment.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site redness, dizziness, headache and increased or decreased blood pressure. Most of these usually go away within a short time of the injection. If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure or high heart rate. This may affect your treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Some other medicines you are taking may interfere with it, so make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using.

Safety Advice for Nex 400mcg Injection

High risk
Moderate risk
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nex 400mcg Injection.

Nex 400mcg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

Nex 400mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Nex 400mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Nex 400mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nex 400mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of Nex 400mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Nex 400mcg Injection works

Nex 400mcg Injection is an opioid antagonist. Opioid medicines are strong painkillers, which in high doses can cause life-threatening side effects such as difficulty in breathing. Nex 400mcg Injection works by blocking the effects of opioids leading to reversal of these side effects.

How To Use Nex 400mcg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Nex 400mcg Injection

Dizziness
Injection site redness
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
High blood pressure

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FAQ's on Nex 400mcg Injection

Is naloxone absorbed orally?

Yes. Naloxone is relatively well absorbed after oral administration. However, it undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism, making this route of delivery ineffective

Is naloxone addictive?

No. Naloxone is not addictive

Does naloxone reverse methadone?

Yes. Naloxone reverses the effects of methadone

Is naloxone water soluble?

Yes. Naloxone is soluble in water

Does naloxone block tramadol?

No. naloxone does not block tramadol

Is naloxone a controlled substance?

No. Naloxone is not a controlled substance

Does naloxone block buprenorphine?

Naloxone does not block buprenorphine if it is taken in pill form, but when injected or snorted it will.

Does naloxone reverse ketamine?

No. Naloxone does not reverse the effect of ketamine as it is an anaesthetic agent

Does naloxone cause constipation?

No. Naloxone does not cause constipation

Is naloxone in subutex?

No. Naloxone is not present in subutex

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