Ingredient

Naloxone Hydrochloride Dihydrate

Naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate is a medication that rapidly alleviates symptoms in cases of synthetic opioid overdose.

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MFDS ingredient code M246655

What does it do?

Naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate is a drug that acts on opioid receptors, primarily used in cases of synthetic opioid overdose. This ingredient works by blocking the effects of opioids in the central nervous system, thereby reducing dangerous symptoms such as respiratory depression.

Naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate binds to opioid receptors in the brain and nervous system, preventing the action of narcotic analgesics. This helps to prevent respiratory depression and quickly improves decreased consciousness due to overdose.

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other analgesics, naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate plays a role in reversing the effects of opioids. This ingredient is specialized for the treatment of opioid addiction, distinguishing it from general analgesics.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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