SPL Set ID: 7faaedb3-227b-408d-b772-6b326638b00e
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Naloxone hydrochloride injection, USP, an opioid antagonist, is a synthetic congener of oxymorphone. In structure it differs from oxymorphone in that the methyl group on the nitrogen atom is replaced by an allyl group. Naloxone hydrochloride, USP occurs as a white to slightly off-white powder, and is soluble in water, in dilute acids, and in strong alkali; slightly soluble in alcohol; practically insoluble in ether and in chloroform. Naloxone hydrochloride injection, USP is available as a sterile, clear, colorless solution for intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous administration in 1 mg of naloxone hydrochloride USP per mL concentration. pH is adjusted to 3.5 ± 0.5 with hydrochloric acid. Each mL also contains 9 mg of sodium chloride. Naloxone hydrochloride injection, USP is available as an unpreserved, paraben-free formulation. Naloxone Hydrochloride Dihydrate Structural Formula