Naloxone 400mcg/1ml

Question 1

For Naloxone, what are the indications?

Answer 1

1. Respiratory depression in suspected Narcotic Overdose.

Question 2

For Naloxone what are the two routes of administration?

Answer 2

1. IM

2. IV

Question 3

For Naloxone IV, what is the:
Dose:
IVoD: 
Dilution:
Syringe:
Repeat:

Answer 3

Dose: 400-800mcg
IVoD: 10ml
Dilution: Add 9mls NaC to make 0.4mg in 10mls
Syringe: 10mls (titrated)
Repeat: every 2 mins as required

Question 4

For Naloxone IM, what is the:
Dose:
IVoD: 
Syringe:
Repeat:

Answer 4

Dose: 400-800mcg (0.4-0.8mg)
IVoD: 1ml
Syringe: 3ml
Repeat: every 2mins as required

Question 5

For Naloxone, what are the contraindications?

Answer 5

1. No contraindications