Naloxone

Question 1

What is another common name for Naloxone?

Answer 1

Narcan

Question 2

What is the drug classification of Naloxone?

Answer 2

Opioid Antagonist

Question 3

What schedule is Naloxone classified under?

Answer 3

Schedule 3 (Pharmacist Only)

Question 4

What are the side effects of Naloxone? (2)

Answer 4

• Narcotic reversal may cause combativeness, vomiting, sweating, tachycardia, hypertension or withdrawal convulsions
• Pulmonary oedema

Question 5

What are the indications for Naloxone administration? (1)

Answer 5

Suspected opioid overdose with respiratory depression

Question 6

What are the contraindications for the administration of Naloxone? (2)

Answer 6

• Known severe allergic reaction

- Newborns

Question 7

What are the precautions when considering the administration of Naloxone? (1)

Answer 7

Pre-existing cardiac disease

Question 8

What is the onset for Naloxone when administered by IM?

Answer 8

3 - 5 minutes

Question 9

What is the duration of Naloxone?

Answer 9

Approximately 1 hour

Question 10

What is the action of Naloxone in the body?

Answer 10

Opioid antagonist that temporarily reverses the effects of morphine and other narcotic medications particularly respiratory depression