Naloxone Flashcards

1
Q

Naloxone trade name

A

Narcan

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2
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Naloxone Class

A

Opioid antagonist

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3
Q

Naloxone Indication

A

Respiratory depression associated with opioid overdose

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4
Q

Naloxone onset/duration

A

Onset 2 minutes
Duration 30-60 minutes

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5
Q

Naloxone side effects

A

Seizures
Nausea/vomiting
Pulmonary edema
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Diaphoresis
Dysthymia
Cardiac arrest

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6
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Naloxone Dose

A

Adult 0.4-2.0 mg IV/IO/IM/IN max 10
Pediatric 0.1mg/kg max 2mg

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7
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Naloxone Contraindications

A

None in emergency setting

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8
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Naloxone MOA

A

Competitively binds to opiate receptors in the brain displacing opiates and reversing effects of opiates

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