Drug Card: Narcan

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

respiratory depression induced by opioids/narcotics,
- coma of unknown origin
-suspected opioid use.

Question 2

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Narcotic overdose treatment by competing with opioids at opiate receptor sites in the brain, booting or filling the receptor site instead of the opioid.

Question 3

Contraindications:

Answer 3

None in emergency setting

Question 4

Form

Answer 4

liquid

Question 5

Route

Answer 5

Auto-injector, intramuscular (IM)

Nasal spray, intranasal (IN)

Injection, intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous

Question 6

Pediatric:

Answer 6

0.1 mg/kg intranasal (IN) or intramuscular (IM) routes

Question 6

adult dose

Answer 6

0.5mg – max dose is 8.0 mg every 2 to 3 minutes. 0.5mg – max dose is 8.0 mg every 2 to 3 minutes.

Question 7

Side Effects:

Answer 7

See precautions to consider.

Question 8

Common Narcotics:

Answer 8

Heroin, morphine, fentanyl, Vicodin, Norco, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, methadone, Demerol, meperidine