Naloxone is an antidote used for opioid overdosing. It acts by reversing the effect of opioid drugs on the body. It is administered as an intramuscular injection.
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Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about anesthesia. First of all, thank you for your time in reading this. I will be short and to the point as I am sure your time is valuable. I am currently on a step-down dose of tablet Subutex (no Naloxone) and will be scheduling my surgery soon. My current dosage i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.cpm. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. One thing you forgot to mention is what surgery have you planned for. For patients taking tablet Buprenorphine (Subutex), if it is a minor surgery then there is no need to stop the tablet Buprenorp... Read Full »