Naloxone Flashcards

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Naloxone Indication

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Opiate poisoning is suspected and has significantly impaired GCS and impaired breathing
Excessive adverse effect from fentanyl administration

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Naloxone Mechanism

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Opiate receptor antagonist blocker, block these receptors and reverses the effect of opiate; particularly depression and sedation

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