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Class
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Opiate antagonist
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Mechanism of Action
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Competitively displace opioid analgesics
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Onset / Duration
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1 – 2 min IV, 2 – 5 min IM / 60 – 100 minutes
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Indications
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opiate overdose, Clonidine OD
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Contraindications
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None
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Precautions
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Can precipitate severe withdrawal symptoms
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Side Effects
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Nausea, vomiting
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Interactions
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None
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Dosage
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0.1 – 2 mg to a max of 8 mg
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