Naloxone HCl Flashcards
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Class
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Narcotic antagonist
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Brand Name
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Narcan
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Indications and Field Use
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Antidote for: Opiate overdoses
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Mechanism of Action
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Reverses respiratory depression secondary to narcotics
Competitive inhibition at narcotic receptor sites
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Adult Dosage
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IV, IM , ET: 2.0mg initial bolus MR q2’ titrated to effect
