Naloxone Hydrochloride Flashcards
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What is Naloxone Hydrochloride?
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A drug used to reverse the effect of acute opioid or opiate toxicity for respiratory arrest or respiratory depression.
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Indications?
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Unconsciousness, associated with respiratory depression of unknown cause where opioid depression is a possibility or in Cardiac arrest where opioid toxicity is likely to be the cause.
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Contra-indications?
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Neonates born to opioid addicted mother can suffer from serious withdrawal effects. Emphasis should be on bag-valve-mask ventilation and oxygenation.
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Dosage and Administration?
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Age per page and varies as per indications.
