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    This document provides information about the medication naloxone (Narcan), including its classification as an opioid antagonist and antidote. Key details include its dose of 0.4mg administered intravenously over 15 seconds or titrated to response, onset of effect within 1-2 minutes, and duration of around 45 minutes. Naloxone works by competitively blocking the effects of opioids without producing any agonist effect itself. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for side effects like hypertension or hypotension and ensuring the patient understands the purpose and effects of the medication.

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    This document provides information about the medication naloxone (Narcan), including its classification as an opioid antagonist and antidote. Key details include its dose of 0.4mg administered intravenously over 15 seconds or titrated to response, onset of effect within 1-2 minutes, and duration of around 45 minutes. Naloxone works by competitively blocking the effects of opioids without producing any agonist effect itself. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for side effects like hypertension or hypotension and ensuring the patient understands the purpose and effects of the medication.

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    This document provides information about the medication naloxone (Narcan), including its classification as an opioid antagonist and antidote. Key details include its dose of 0.4mg administered intravenously over 15 seconds or titrated to response, onset of effect within 1-2 minutes, and duration of around 45 minutes. Naloxone works by competitively blocking the effects of opioids without producing any agonist effect itself. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for side effects like hypertension or hypotension and ensuring the patient understands the purpose and effects of the medication.

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    Narcan

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    This document provides information about the medication naloxone (Narcan), including its classification as an opioid antagonist and antidote. Key details include its dose of 0.4mg administered intravenously over 15 seconds or titrated to response, onset of effect within 1-2 minutes, and duration of around 45 minutes. Naloxone works by competitively blocking the effects of opioids without producing any agonist effect itself. Nursing implications focus on monitoring for side effects like hypertension or hypotension and ensuring the patient understands the purpose and effects of the medication.

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    INDEX NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet

    (You will need to made additional copies of these forms)


    Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency
    Name Name opioid
    naloxone Narcan antagonist 0.4mg IVP PRN Rate: Infuse over 15 seconds or titrate
    antidote inf to response
    Peak Onset Duration Normal Dosage range
    UNK 1-2 minute 45 minute 0.4mg q 2-3 min

    Why is your patient taking this medication? For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions
    To reverse the signs of opioid excess Incompatability: None noted

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    Reversal of CNS depression and respiratory depression Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity; cardiovascular
    because of suspected opioid overdosage. disease; patients physically dependent on opioids.

    Competitively blocks the effects of opioids, including


    CNS and respiratory depression, without producing
    any agonist (opioid-like) effect Common side effects
    Hypertension; hypotension; ventricular fibrillation; ventricular tachycardia;
    nausea; vomiting

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) ABGs including PO2, PCO2
    opioid analgesics;
    buprenorphine; butorphanol; nalbuphine;
    pentazocine; propoxphene; Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
    As medication becomes effective, explain purpose and effects of naloxone
    to patient
    Report pain that emerges after administration of drug to physician

    Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation


    (Pre-administration assessment Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
    Monitor respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth this med?
    pulse, ECG, blood pressure; and level of Signs of bleeding; naloxone has been Patient has adequate ventilation
    consciousness. associated with abnormal coagulation is alert without signifcant pain or
    tacycardia, hypertension; monitor ECG tachycardia withdrawal symptoms
    Hypertension

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