Naloxone Flashcards
Narcotic Antagonist
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Administration
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(IN)
2
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Presentation
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Ampoule’s 0.4mg 1ml
3
Q
Indications
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Inadequate Respiration and/or ALOC. Following known or suspected narcotic overdose < 10 Rpm respiration depression
4
Q
Class
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Narcotic
Antagonist
5
Q
Dosage
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0.8mg (500mg) (IN)
Adult: 0.02mg/kg (IN)
repeat dose prn to maintain
Paed: opioid reversal to max 0.1mg / kg or 2mg
6
Q
Side effects
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Acute reversal of narcotic effect ranging from nausea and vomiting to agitation and seizure’s
7
Q
Contra-indications
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K.S.A.R.
8
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Additional information
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