Naloxone Flashcards
1
Q
Indications
A
Opiate poisoning with impaired LOC or breathing
2
Q
Contraindications
A
Known severe allergy
3
Q
Cautions
A
Chronic opiate use could worsen withdrawl symptoms
4
Q
Action
A
Opiate receptor blocker which reverses effects
5
Q
Side Effects
A
Sweating
Tachycardia
Hypertension
6
Q
Administration & Dose
A
IV: dilute 0.4mg to total 4ml NaCl = 0.1mg/ml
- IV : 0.1-0.4mg every 5 mins.
- IM : 0.8mg, repeat after 10 mins.
Administer minimum does required to produce improvement.
7
Q
Duration
A
3-60 mins
8
Q
Onset
A
IV : 1-2 mins
IM : 5-10 mins
