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Pharmacology |
Synthetic opiate that binds with opiate receptors to produce analgesic effects. |
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Metabolism |
By the liver, excreted via the kidneys. |
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Indications |
Significant pain |
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Contraindications |
1. KSAR 2. Nas admin considerations. |
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Precautions |
1. Elderly 2. Hypotension 3. Resp tract burns 4. Resp depression 5. Addiction 6. MAOIs. |
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Side Effects |
1. Bradycardia 2. Drowsiness 3. Hypotension 4. N+V 5. Pin point 6. Resp depression 7. Muscular rigidity |
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Special Notes |
Ideally, NAS admin will be less than 0.5ml but up to 1ml can be administered. |
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Onset, Duration, 1/2 Life |
<3m, 30-60m, 2-3h |
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Dose |
1.5mcg/kg, repeat once @10, 1mcg/kg, max 400mcg. 25-100mcg IM, repeat 50mcg @10, no max. 25-50mcg/kg IV, repeat @ 5, no max. |
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