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Naloxone Flashcards

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What is the generic name for Narcan?

A

Naloxone hydrochloride

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What is the brand name for Naloxone Hydrochloride?

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Narcan

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Drug class of Narcan?

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antidote; opioid antagonist

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Mechanism of Action of Narcan?

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Competitive inhibition at narcotic receptor sites. This reverses respiratory depression.

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Indications for Narcan?

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respiratory depression in the opiod OD pt. Comatose of unknown origins

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Contraindications of Narcan?

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Be careful with narcotic-dependent patients, or neonates with mothers who are narc-dependent.

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Adverse effects of Narcan?

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restlessness, seizures, agitation, tachycardia, vomiting, HTN

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Precautions for Narcan?

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incompatible with bisulfate, alkaline solutions

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How is Narcan supplied?

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0.4mg/mL and also 1mg/mL ampules/vials

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Adult dose for Narcan?

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0.4-2mg Q 5mins up to 10mg

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Ped dose for Narcan?

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0.1mg/g/dose with max up to 2mg

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