Naloxone Flashcards
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Actions
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Reverses effects of narcotics by competing for receptors
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Class
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Antagonist
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Indications
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Reverse effect of narcotic overdose
Coma of unknown origin
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Dosage
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Adult: 2.0mg IV push, may be repeated in 3 min (max 6 mg)
Peds: 0.1mg/kg IV push (max dose 2 mg) may be repeated in 3 min up to 3 doses
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Side effects
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Tachycardia
Hypertension
Sweating
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Considerations
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Be prepared to manage combative pts in withdraw
Repeated doses may be required
