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Naloxones trade name
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Narcan
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classification
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narcotic antagonist, antidote
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action
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reverses respiratory and CNS effects of certain narcotics by competing at opiate receptor sites.
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indications
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known or suspected narcotic overdose with respiratory depression (decreased tidal volume or respiratory rate less than 12)
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contraindications
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hypersensitivity
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adverse effects
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cardiovascular: tachycardia, dysrhythmias, hypertension
gastrointestinal: nausea/ vomit neurological: tremors, seizures |
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administration
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0.4- 2mg IV,IO,IM,SQ. Titrate to adequate respiratory rate and tidal volume. May repeat every 2 minutes to a max. of 10mg.
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pediatrics
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<5 years: 0.01 mg/kg. titrate to adequate respiratory rate and tidal volume.
>5 years: same as adult dose |
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onset
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immediate- 2 minutes
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duration
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20-30 minutes
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precautions
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be prepared to administer additional doses if respiratory depression returns.
Administer prior to intubation. patients with narcotic dependency may experience signs and symptoms of withdrawl. |
