Fazaclo and Naloxone

• Generic Name: clozapine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, orally disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Clozaril, Fazaclo, Versacloz, Clopine, CloZAPine Synthon, Denzapine, Zaponex

FazaClo (clozapine) is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

FazaClo is used to treat severe schizophrenia, or to reduce the risk of suicidal behavior in people with schizophrenia or similar disorders.

FazaClo is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program.

• Generic Name: naloxone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Narcan, Evzio

Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioid medication, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Naloxone injection is used to treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. This medicine should not be used in place of emergency medical care for an overdose.

Naloxone is also used to help diagnose whether a person has used an overdose of an opioid.