Nalaxone

Question 1

Nalaxone ( _______ )

Answer 1

Narcan

Question 2

Naloxone Class

Answer 2

Opioid antagonist

Question 3

Naloxone Action

Answer 3

• Reverses respiratory depression, sedation and hypotensive effects of opioid overdose by occupying opiate receptor sites

Question 4

Naloxone Onset

Answer 4

IV/IN 1-2 min , IM 2-5 min

Question 5

Naloxone Duration

Answer 5

IV 30-60 min , IM longer

Question 6

Naloxone Indication

Answer 6

Poisoning/OD (S-134, 165)
-Symptomatic suspected opioid OD with respiratory depression: (RR<12, Spo2 <96% OR EtCo2 >=40)

PEDS:
- Symptomatic suspected opioid OD with respiratory depression: (RR low for age, Spo2 <96% OR EtCo2 >=40)

Altered Neurologic (S-123, 161)
-Symptomatic suspected opioid OD with respiratory depression: (RR<12, Spo2 <96% OR EtCo2 >=40)

PEDS:
-Symptomatic suspected opioid OD with respiratory depression: (RR low for age, Spo2 <96% OR EtCo2 >=40)

Question 7

Naloxone Dosage/Route

Question 8

Naloxone Contraindications

Answer 8

None

Question 9

Naloxone Adverse Effects

Answer 9

• Acute withdrawal symptoms
• Nausea/ Vomiting
• Tachycardia/ Hypertension