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US brand names:Narcan
Naloxone is dosed at 0.01–0.04 mg/kg IM IM in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Competitive mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptor antagonist. Rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension.
Very short duration (30-60 min) — renarcotization risk with long-acting opioids. May precipitate acute withdrawal, pain, and sympathetic surge. Repeat dosing often needed.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | IV bolus, repeat as needed | Strong | NARCAN INJECTION - Naloxone Hydrochloride Liquid (Solution) for Dogs [US Product Label]. Endo Pharmaceutical Co.; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.952 (2026-08-01). |
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | IV bolus, repeat as needed | Strong | NARCAN INJECTION - Naloxone Hydrochloride Liquid (Solution) for Dogs [US Product Label]. Endo Pharmaceutical Co.; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.952 (2026-08-01). |
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