Naloxone

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Naloxone?

Answer 1

0.4mg:1ml

Opiate receptor antagonist that reverses the effects of opiates, particularly respiratory depression and sedation

Question 2

Indicators of Naloxone?

Answer 2

• Altered Conscious State and respiratory depression secondary to administration of narcotics or related drugs

Question 3

Contraindications of Naloxone?

Answer 3

• Nil

Question 4

Cautions of Naloxone?

Answer 4

• If Pt is physically dependent on narcotics, they may become combative after administration
• Neonates

Question 5

Side Effects of Naloxone?

Answer 5

• Narcotic withdrawal: sweating, goose flesh, tremor, nausea/vomiting, agitation, pupil dilation, lacrimation and convulsion

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Naloxone?

Answer 6

.

Question 7

Onset and duration of Naloxone?

Answer 7

• Onset = 1–3 minutes
• Duration = 30-45 minutes