Naloxone Flashcards
1
Q
Naloxone trade name
A
Narcan
2
Q
Naloxone Class
A
Opioid antagonist
3
Q
Naloxone Indication
A
Respiratory depression associated with opioid overdose
4
Q
Naloxone onset/duration
A
Onset 2 minutes
Duration 30-60 minutes
5
Q
Naloxone side effects
A
Seizures
Nausea/vomiting
Pulmonary edema
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Diaphoresis
Dysthymia
Cardiac arrest
6
Q
Naloxone Dose
A
Adult 0.4-2.0 mg IV/IO/IM/IN max 10
Pediatric 0.1mg/kg max 2mg
7
Q
Naloxone Contraindications
A
None in emergency setting
8
Q
Naloxone MOA
A
Competitively binds to opiate receptors in the brain displacing opiates and reversing effects of opiates