Narcan nasal and Oxytocin Intravenous, Intramuscular

• Generic Name: naloxone
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Narcan, Evzio

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

Narcan (for use in the nose) is used to treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. Narcan should not be used in place of emergency medical care for an overdose.

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

Narcan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: oxytocin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pitocin, Syntocinon

Oxytocin is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding.

Oxytocin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

In general, oxytocin should not be used to start labor unless there are specific medical reasons. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor before receiving oxytocin.

Oxytocin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals removed Syntocinon® nasal spray from the market in March 1995.