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Naloxone

NALOXONE

Category

Opiod antagonist

Action

Binding to nul, kappa, sigma opiod receptors

Indication

Reversing agent of opiod analgesia/intoxication with opiods

Dose
  • Horse: 0.01-0.05 mg/kg  IV
  • Small animals: 0.01-0.04 mg/kg   IM, IV, SC
Contraindications
  • Patients with cardiac abnormalities or opiod dependent.
  • Elevate BP in endotoxic or Hypocolemic shock, strokes, spinal surgery
Adverse Effects

High margin of safety  (in usual dose) 

Availability

NA

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