Narcan

Question 1

What is the brand name of Naloxone?

Answer 1

Narcan

Question 2

Drug class of Narcan?

Answer 2

Opioid Antagonist, antidote

Question 3

Indication of Narcan?

Answer 3

Opiate overdose. Complete or partial reversal of central nervous system and RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION induced by OPIODS. Decreased level of consciousness, coma of unknown origin.

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Narcan?

Answer 4

Competitive inhibition at narcotic receptor sites. Reverse respiratory depression secondary to opiate drugs. Completely inhibits the effect of morphine.

Question 5

Contraindications of Narcan?

Answer 5

Use with caution in narcotic-dependent patients. Use with caution in neonates of narcotic-addicted mothers.

Question 6

Adverse effects of Narcan?

Answer 6

Restlessness, seizure, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, tachycardia, hypertension, dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, NV, withdrawal symptoms in opioid-addicted patients, diaphoresis.

Question 7

Precautions of Narcan?

Answer 7

Incompatible with alkaline solutions, acute
Withdraw syndrome may result in a combative
patient.

Question 8

Adult dose and administration of Narcan?

Answer 8

0.4-2 mg SIVP/IM/IO/SQ/ET/IN. Repeat at 5 minutes intervals to maximum total dose of 10 mg

Question 9

Pediatric dose of Narcan?

Answer 9

0.1 mg/kg IV/IO/IM/SQ every 2 minutes as needed. Maximum total dose of 2 mg