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Naloxone hydrochloride

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryNaloxone is a small molecule drug that acts as an antagonist at the μ opioid receptor, making it a potent tool in the treatment of opiate and drug overdose. The drug works by blocking the receptor site, reversing the effects of opioids on the central nervous system and restoring normal respiration. Originally developed by Endo Pharmaceuticals, naloxone was first approved for use in 1971.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
Naloxone, Naloxone hydrochloride (JP17/USP), Naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate
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Action
antagonists
Mechanism
μ opioid receptor antagonists(Mu opioid receptor antagonists)
Inactive Indication-
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (13 Apr 1971),
RegulationFast Track (United States), Orphan Drug (European Union), Priority Review (United States)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC19H22ClNO4
InChIKeyRGPDIGOSVORSAK-STHHAXOLSA-N
CAS Registry357-08-4

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R&D Status

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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Canada
01 Feb 2025
Opiate Overdose
United States
13 Apr 1971
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Opioid abusePreclinical
United States
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 1/2
126
(Naloxone)
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20 Apr 2025
Placebo
(Placebo)
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Phase 1
10
(Pain Group)
wgnfhpseuv(hhzktgyzvz) = zifjywhqoq nhawqgvxcw (irixcpvkfd, 1.17)
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26 Mar 2025
(No Pain Group)
wgnfhpseuv(hhzktgyzvz) = wcfvuntqmu nhawqgvxcw (irixcpvkfd, 0.92)
Phase 4
53
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01 Jul 2024
Phase 2
30
(Naloxone)
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16 Apr 2024
placebo
(Placebo)
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Phase 1
21
1 dose at 0, 2.5, 5, and 7.5 minutes
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23 Jan 2024
2 doses at 0 and 2.5 minutes
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Not Applicable
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01 Jan 2024
intranasal naloxone
(Control period (2013-2017))
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Phase 1/2
11
Intra-nasal saline
(Placebo)
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27 Mar 2023
(Treatment With Intra-nasal Naloxone)
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Phase 1
56
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28 Jul 2022
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Phase 1
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21
(A. Four Naloxone Nasal Spray Doses (1 Every 2.5 Min))
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15 Jul 2022
(C. Two Naloxone Nasal Spray Doses (1 Every 2.5 Min))
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Phase 2
41
Placebo+Naloxone
(Placebo, Then Naloxone)
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03 Nov 2021
Placebo+Naloxone
(Naloxone, Then Placebo)
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