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Names for Naloxone
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Narcan
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Classification of Action
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Narcotic Antagonist
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Mechanism of action
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blocks opiate receptors in brain, reversing the respiratory depression, pinpoint pupils, analgesia and sedation caused by narcotics.
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Indications
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suspected narcotic overdose in patients with respirations </= 12/min and signs of narcotic use (drug paraphernalia, pinpoint pupils)
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dosage form
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0.4mg or 0.5 mg/ml, 1ml ampule or 10ml vial
0.8mg, 1mg or 2 mg / 2ml, prefilled syringe |
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Adult dose
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IM:
0.8, 1, or 2 mg IM - may repeat once IVP: 0.4-1 mg IVP titrated to an adequate respiratory rate/tidal volume and a responsive patient w/out signs of withdrawal. Repeat dose every 2-3 minutes as needed. ET: 4mg once |
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Pediatric dose
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0.1 mg/kg IVP titrated to age appropriate respiratory rate. Repeat dose every 2-3 minutes as needed to a maximum of 1 mg/dose.
0.1 mg/kg IM once to a maximum of 1 mg, may repeat once. |
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side effects
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Tachycardia
Hypertension Nausea and vomiting |
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Precautions/comments
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since duration of narcotic action may exceed that of naloxone, watch for recurrent respiratory depression and coma.
Can precipitate withdrawal syndrome and combative behavior in addicts |
