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Naloxone Flashcards

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Naloxone Drug Class

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Opioid antagonist

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Naloxone Action

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Reverses effects caused by opioids:

  • Respiratory depression
  • Sedation
  • Hypotension
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Naloxone Adverse Effects

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  • Opioid withdrawal (Nausea and vomiting, sweating, tachycardia, hypertension and combative behaviour)
  • Pulmonary oedema in pts with pre-existing cardiac disease
  • Dysrhythmias (VT/VF)
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Naloxone Contraindications

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Neonates born to opioid addicted mothers due to risk of inducing opioid withdrawal

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Naloxone Preparation

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400mcg in 1mL - diluted to 4mL with 3mL NaCl

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Naloxone Use

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  • Opioid overdose

- Etorphine or Buprenorphine overdose

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