Naloxone Flashcards
1
Q
What is it indicated for?
A
Acute treatment of opioid toxicity
2
Q
How does it work?
A
It binds to opioid receptors and acts as a competitive antagonist to opioids
3
Q
What are the side effects of this drug?
A
Opioid withdrawal reaction, pain, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, dilated pupils, cold dry skin
4
Q
What are the warnings of this drug class?
A
No specific contraindications but caution in patients with opioid dependence and use lower doses in palliative care patients
