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Narcan (Naloxone) Flashcards

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Narcan Class

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Narcotic Antagonist

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Narcan Description

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Reverses effects of narcotics

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Narcan Indications

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Overdose on:
Morphine
Hydromorphone
Fentanyl
Demerol
Paregoric
Methadone
Heroin
Hydrocodone
Oxycodone
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Narcan Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Narcan Precautions

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May cause withdrawal effects

Short acting

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Narcan Side Effects

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Nausea
Vomiting
Sweating
Tachycardia
Increased BP
Tremulousness
Seizures
Cardiac Arrest
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Adult Dosage

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0.4-2 mg nasally via atomizer

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Peds Dosage

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0.1 mg/kg nasally via atomizer (2 mg max!)

Repeat in 5 minutes if no effect.

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