NALOXONE vs NORISODRINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NALOXONE and NORISODRINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	NALOXONE	NORISODRINE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$4.41 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE	ISOPROTERENOL SULFATE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Injectable	Powder
Drug class	Opioid Antagonist	Beta-Adrenergic Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)	—
Treats	Opioid-Related Disorders, Respiration Disorders, Septic Shock	Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Bradycardia, Low Cardiac Output

naloxone norisodrine

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$4.41 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

ISOPROTERENOL SULFATE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Injectable

Powder

Drug class

Opioid Antagonist

Beta-Adrenergic Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)

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Treats

Opioid-Related Disorders, Respiration Disorders, Septic Shock

Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Bradycardia, Low Cardiac Output

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Naloxone or Norisodrine?

Naloxone and Norisodrine are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Naloxone and Norisodrine?

Naloxone contains Naloxone Hydrochloride, while Norisodrine contains Isoproterenol Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.