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Naloxone (Narcan) Class
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Opiod antagonist, Antidote
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Naloxone (Narcan) Indications
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Opiate OD, complete or partial reversal of central nervous system and respiratory depression induced opioids, decreased level of consciousness, coma of unknown origin. Narcotic agonist for: morphine sulfate, heroin, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), methadone, meperidine (Demerol), paregoric, fentanyl (Sublimaze), oxycodone (Percodan), codeine, propoxyphene (Darvon). Narcotic agonist and antagonist for the following: butorphanol (Stadol), pentazocine (Talwin), nalbuphine (Nubain).
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Naloxone (Narcan) contraindications
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Use with caution in narcotic dependent patients. Use with caution in neonates or narcotic-addicted mothers
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Narcan adult dose
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0.4-2 mg IM/IV/IO/SQ/ETIntranasal (Diluted). Minimum single dose is 2 mg. Repeat at 5 min intervals to a max dose of 10 mg.
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Narcan pedi dose
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0.1 mg/kg/dose IV/IO/IM/SQ every 2 min as needed. Max total dose of 2 mg. If no response in 10 min, give 0.1 mg/kg/dose.
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