Ventizolve
Ventizolve contains naloxone, an opioid blocker, used to quickly reverse the effects of known or suspected opioid overdose in adults.
Form
nenäsumute, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
1.26 mg
Active Ingredient
Naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
One spray (1.26 mg naloxone) into one nostril.
Method
Support the neck, tilt the head back. Insert the nozzle into one nostril. Press the plunger firmly until it clicks to give the dose. Remove the nozzle from the nostril.
Important
If the first dose doesn't help, a second dose can be given in the other nostril after 2-3 minutes. If symptoms do not significantly improve after two doses, other causes should be considered.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Dizziness, headache
- •Fast heartbeat
- •High or low blood pressure (may cause headache or dizziness)
- •Vomiting
RARE
- •Tremors, sweating
- •Irregular heartbeat, slow heartbeat
- •Diarrhea, dry mouth
- •Rapid breathing
- •Withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, irritability, increased skin sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, muscle cramps, unpleasant mood, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, sweating, goosebumps, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, yawning, and fever)
- •Severe allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face, mouth, lips or throat, allergic shock)
- •Life-threatening irregular heartbeat, heart attack
- •Fluid accumulation in the lungs
- •Skin problems (such as itching, rash, redness, swelling, severe flaking or peeling skin)
Important Warnings
- This medicine is for emergency treatment of opioid overdose and must be given by another person, not by yourself.
- Give Ventizolve immediately. It does not replace emergency medical care. Call 112 even if the person wakes up.
- Each Ventizolve nasal spray contains only one dose. Do not prime or test the spray before use, as this will waste the medicine.
- Ventizolve can cause rapid opioid withdrawal symptoms in people who are dependent on opioids.
- Even if the person responds to the medicine, it's important to monitor them, as opioid overdose symptoms can return. Additional doses may be needed.
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- If you are using buprenorphine, Ventizolve may not fully reverse breathing problems, and additional doses may be needed.
- Tell your doctor if you have nasal injuries, as this may affect how Ventizolve works.
- Do not drive, use machines, or engage in other physically or mentally demanding activities for at least 24 hours after taking Ventizolve, as opioid effects can return.