Naloxone Flashcards
1
Q
Brand Name
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Narcane
2
Q
Class
A
Opioid Antagonist
3
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Competitive Inhibition at narcotic receptor sites. Reverses respiratory depression secondary to opiate overdose.
4
Q
Indications
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Respiratory depression induced by opioids
5
Q
Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity, neonates born from opiate addicted others
6
Q
Advers effects
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Hypotension, N/V, seizures, agitation, Acute withdrawal syndrome, cardiac arrhythmias
7
Q
Precautions
A
Incompatible with alkaline solutions
Acute withdrawal syndrome may result in a combative patient
8
Q
Dose
A
0.4-2.0 mg slow IV push titrated to effect. Can be given IO,IV,IM,SQ,IN
Pedi: 0.1 mg/kg (up to 2 mg)
