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Presentation |
0.4mg in 1mL glass ampoule 2mg in 5mL (prepared syringe) |
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Pharmacology |
opioid antagonist action -prevents or reverses the effects of opioids |
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Metabolism |
By the liver |
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PEI |
ACS and respiratory depression secondary to administration of opioids or related drugs |
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CI |
nil of significance in the above indication |
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P (2) |
-If pt known to be physically dependent on opioids be prepared for combative pt after administration -neonates |
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Route |
IM IV |
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SE |
symptoms of opioid withdrawal -sweating, goose flesh, tremor -nausea and vomiting -agitation -dilatation of pupils, excessive lacrimation -convulsions |
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SN OPD |
Naloxone may have shorter effects than opioid and may require repeat dose. Naloxone has no effect if opioid not present following associated opioid cardiac arrest or head injury, Naloxone should not be administered. IM & IV O 1-3 min P n/a D 30-45 min |
