Naloxone (Narcan)

What class is Naloxone (Narcan)

opioid antagonists
what concentration is Naloxone (Narcan) supplied

0.4 mg per vial
What is the dose of Naloxone (Narcan)

1 - 4 mcg/kg
What effect does Naloxone (Narcan) have

N/V

Pain

Tachycardia (2⁰ pain)

Increase SNS (sympathetic nervous system) (increase adrenaline -- fight/flight)
What is Naloxone (Narcan) used for

reverse overdose of opioids

reverse respiratory depression

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Naloxone (Narcan)

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Naloxone (Narcan)

Updated

2012-09-07T14:34:54Z

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