Naloxone

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTAGONISTS

Naloxone (NARCAN) / Antagonist

DESCRIPTION

• It is an effective agent that blocks the effects of both natural and synthetic narcotics. It may be helpful in coma due to alcohol ingestion.

INDICATIONS

• Narcotic and synthetic narcotic overdose, altered level of consciousness, and coma of unknown origin.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity to the medication.

PRECAUTIONS

• May induce withdrawal. It has a half-life that is shorter than most narcotics, hence the patient may return to the overdose state.

DOSAGE

• 2 mg IVP, IM, or ET up to 10 mg AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
• Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosages
  • Premie - 5 y/o: 0.1 mg/kg
  • 6 years and older: 2 mg