Naloxone

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Narcotic antagonist

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

Blocks opiate (opiod) receptors in the CNS

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Overdose of narcotics or any indication of substance abuse with respiratory depression.
AMS of unknown etiology
Code 500 with possibility of narcotic abuse or if pt is on prescribed narcotics.

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

None listed here

Question 5

Side effect

Answer 5

May precipitate withdrawl symptoms of HTN, tachycardia, violent behavior, n/v, arrhythmias, and seizures.

Question 6

Precautions

Answer 6

Short duration - potential for rapid relapse of respiratory depression - have supplemental O2 and resuscitation equipment ready, get prn order from MD.
May need to use very large doses with Darvon OD.
Some drugs it reverses: lomotil, talwin, staldol, nubain, paregoric, darvocet.