Narcan

Question 1

Narcan Indications

Answer 1

Opioid overdose with respiratory depression

Question 2

Narcan Contraindications

Answer 2

• Allergy
• Neonate <1month

Question 3

Narcan Adult Dose

Answer 3

Pain Management:
For iatrogenic opiate overdose, administer lowest dose to
maintain oxygenation. If ventilation is effective, start with
naloxone 0.04 mg IV/IO or ≤0.5 mg IM/IN. Titrate naloxone
doses up to 2 mg (max total 10 mg) as needed.

Poisoning/Overdose/Substance Use Disorder:
* 2 - 4 mg IN OR through the use of auto-injector.
* 0.04 - 2 mg IV/IO/IM

If no response, may repeat every 3 - 5 minutes to a total of
10 mg.

Question 4

Narcan Pediatric Dose