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1
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Trade name

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Narcan

2
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Class

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Narcotic (opioid) antagonist

3
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Mechanism of Action

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Competitive inhibition at narcotic receptor sites. Reverses respiratory depression secondary to narcotices, Completely inhibits the effect of Morphine.

4
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Indications

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ALOC patients with suspected/known opioid overdoses presenting with hypoventilation.respiratory arrest

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Contraindications/Precautions

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Hypersensitivity; use with caution in narcotic-dependent patients

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Adverse effects

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Withdrawal symptoms, especially in neonates (nausea, committing, diaphoreses, increased heart rate, falling blood pressure, tremors). Be prepared for combative patient after admin

7
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Incompatabilites/ Drug interaction

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Should not be mixed with other drugs

8
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Routes of admin

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Slow IV/IO push, IN, IM

9
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Onset of Action

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Onset in 2min, peak variable; duration 45min

10
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Adult dose

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0.01mg/kg, slow IVP/IN to total of 10mg

11
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Pediatric dose

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0.01 mg/kg IVP, if ineffective five 0.1 mg/kg IVP (if IV access is unobtainable, may administer Narcan IN)

12
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Special considerations

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Opioid drugs include: heroin, deluded, morphine, meperidine, codeine, methadone, lomotil, darvon, darvocet, talwin , and others. Large amounts of the drug may be needed for Darvon, darvocet, and methadone
Be prepared for Combative patients after admin

13
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Protocols used

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A-3: Altered Mental Status
A-22: Overdose
E-18: MAD device
E-19: Sedation/ Pain