NALOXONE (NARCAN) Flashcards
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CLASS
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OPIOID ANTAGONIST
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DESCRIPTION
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A COMPETITIVE NARCOTIC ANTAGONIST USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KNOWN OR SUSPECTED OVERDOSE CAUSED BY NARCOTICS
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ONSET AND DURATION
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ONSET: WITHIN 2 MINUTES
DURATION: 30-120 MINUTES
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INDICATIONS
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CONTRADICTIONS
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-HYPERSENSITIVITY
-CAUTION WITH NARCOTIC DEPENDENT PT WHO MAY EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME
-AVOID USE IN MEPERIDINE- INDUCED SEIZURES
