Active Ingredient: Naloxone
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Intravenous, 0.01 milligrams naloxone per kilogram of body weight, once every 2 to 3 minutes.
The usual dosage is 0.01 mg naloxone hydrochloride per kg i.v. If the respiratory function is not reversed to a satisfactory level with this dosage, the injection can be repeated at 2 to 3 minute intervals.
For:
Intramuscular, 0.01 milligrams naloxone per kilogram of body weight, once every 2 to 3 minutes.
The usual dosage is 0.01 mg naloxone hydrochloride per kg i.v. If i.v. administration is not possible, Naloxone 400 micrograms/ml can also be injected i.m. (initial dose 0.01 mg/kg).
If the respiratory function is not reversed to a satisfactory level with this dosage, the injection can be repeated at 2 to 3 minute intervals.
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