Naloxone Flashcards

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Naloxone - Type

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Narcotic antagonist

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Naloxone - Presentation

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varies frequently (400mcg or 800mcg usually)

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Naloxone - Action

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Reverses the effects of narcotic analgesics
IV onset 1-2 mins, duration 30-45 mins
IM timing unknown

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Naloxone - Uses (3)

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  1. Coma
  2. Drug overdose and poisoning
  3. Use in situations where there is significant decrease in level of consciousness; where there is hypoventilation and/or loss of protective reflexes; and where overdose of narcotics cannot be positively excluded
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Naloxone - Adverse effects (3)

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  1. May precipitate acute withdrawal syndrome in narcotic addicts
  2. Occasional aggressive behaviour following reversal
  3. Nausea and vomiting
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Naloxone - Contraindication

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Known hypersensitivity

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Naloxone - Doses

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Adult
 - 1st dose 0.8mg IM
 - 2nd dose 0.8mg IM OR
 - 2nd dose 0.4mg IV increments fast push
 - may repeat IV dose up to 3 times (to max 2mg)
Paediatric
 - 0.01mg/kg IM/IV
 - max 3 x calculated dose
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Naloxone - Special notes

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IV dose may wear off rapidly

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