Narcan

Question 1

Naloxone: Generic Name

Answer 1

Naloxone Hydrochloride

Question 2

Naloxone: Trade Name

Answer 2

Narcan

Question 3

Naloxone: Class

Answer 3

Narcotic (opioid) antagonist, Antidote

Question 4

Naloxone: Actions

Answer 4

Overcomes effects of narcotic OD including respiratory depression, sedation, and hypotension. Onset is within 2 minutes. Duration is dependent on dose and route

Question 5

Naloxone: Indications

Answer 5

Indicated for complete or partial reversal of known or suspected narcotic-induced respiratory depression and overdose. Antidote for natural and synthetic narcotics.

Question 6

Naloxone: Contraindications

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity

Question 7

Naloxone: S. E.

Answer 7

May see VF, tachycardia, HTN, N/V, and diaphoresis, in higher doses. Tremors and withdrawal symptoms in narcotic-dependent patients.

Question 8

Naloxone: Adult dose

Answer 8

If suspected narcotic OD consider up to 2 mg Narcan IV/IM/IN. Case specific consider up to 10 mg. Repeat as necessary

Question 9

Naloxone: Pedi dose

Answer 9

0.1mg/kg IV/IO/IM to max dose of 2mg at a time, repeat as necessary

Question 10

Naloxone: Precautions

Answer 10

May precipitate acute withdrawal symptoms in narcotic addicts. Effects of drug may not outlast effects of narcotics. Use with caution in patients with cardiac disease or those receiving cardiotoxic drugs. It is ineffective against respiratory depression caused by barbiturates, anesthetics, other nonnarcotic agents, or pathologic conditions.