Zimhi Dosage

Generic name: naloxone hydrochloride
Dosage form: injection

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

 Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  INJ (pre-filled syringe): 5 mg per 0.5 mL

Opioid overdose

[5 mg SC/IM x1]

Info: may repeat q2-3min until pt responsive or EMS arrives

Renal dosing

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

 Recommended Peds Dosing

Dosage forms:  INJ (pre-filled syringe): 5 mg per 0.5 mL

Opioid overdose

[5 mg SC/IM x1]

Info: may repeat q2-3min until pt responsive or EMS arrives

Renal dosing

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .