Antidotes

Naloxone

Generic name: naloxone [ nah-LOX-one ]Brand names: Narcan, Rezenopy, Kloxxado, ZimhiDosage form: Injectable solution (Zimhi 5 mg/0.5 mL), Nasal spray (Narcan 4 mg, Rezenopy 10 mg, Kloxxado 8 mg)Drug...

September 4, 2025

Naltrexone

Generic name: NaltrexoneBrand names: Vivitrol, Naltrexone TabletsDosage form: intramuscular injection (380 mg), oral tablet (50mg)Drug classes: Antidotes , Drugs used in alcohol dependence  What is naltrexone? Naltrexone...

September 4, 2025

Narcan

Pronunciation: naar-kanGeneric name: naloxoneDosage form: Nasal sprayDrug class: Antidotes  What is Narcan? Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat an opioid overdose emergency,...

September 4, 2025

Methylene blue 

Pronunciation: METH-i-leen-BLOOBrand name: ProvayblueDosage form: injectionDrug classes: Antidotes, Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes What is methylene blue? Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent used to treat methemoglobinemia, a condition where hemoglobin...

August 26, 2025

Acetylcysteine

Generic name: acetylcysteine (oral) [ a-SEET-il-SIS-teen ]Brand names: NAC, N-A-C SustainDosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg; 600 mg), oral tablet (600 mg), IM injection (100 mg)Drug classes:Antidotes , Mucolytics ...

August 26, 2025