Naloxone

Question 1

dose and route of naloxone in a non health care setting

Answer 1

IM
400 micrograms every 2-3 mins as needed

Question 2

dose and route of naloxone in a health care setting

Answer 2

IV injection
400 micrograms
then 800 micrograms for up to 2 doses
at 1 minute intervals
if no response 2mg