Drug details
Narcan Nasal (naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray)
type of Opioid Antagonists
Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride) Nasal Spray is an opioid antagonist indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depression. Narcan Nasal Spray is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- fever,
- body aches,
- nervousness,
- sweating,
- weakness,
- restlessness,
- runny nose,
- increased blood pressure,
- fast heartbeat,
- sneezing,
- goose bumps,
- stomach cramps,
- watering eyes,
- yawning,
- shivering or trembling,
- seizures (in babies),
- crying more than usual (in babies), and
- muscle twitching or spasms (in babies)
The following drugs are related to Narcan Nasal, either as a replacement or used together:
- Brixadi (buprenorphine extended-release injection)
- Evzio (naloxone hydrochloride auto-injector for injection)
- Kloxxado (naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray)
- Methadone (methadone oral concentrate)
- Revex (nalmefene hydrochloride)
- Opvee (nalmefene nasal spray)
- Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride injection)
- Zimhi (naloxone hydrochloride injection)