Pre-mixed nasal spray: 3,4, or 8 mg (1 spray) in one nostril. May repeat q 2-3 minutes if no response. IV/IO: 0.1 mg/kg (max 2 mg). Repeat every 2 to 3 minutes as needed.

Sep 15, 2025 · Repeated doses of naloxone or an infusion are required to prevent re-sedation. The usual starting dose for a naloxone infusion is ~2/3rds of the initial cumulative dose …

Apr 19, 2024 · Determine the “wake-up” dose, the total bolus amount of Naloxone needed to achieve improved respiration. Administer 2/3 of the wake-up dose per hour as a drip (i.e., if a …

ADVICE Consider gastric decontamination for orally ingested opioid. Look for and remove patches if applicable. The drip may require frequent adjustment based on clinical status.

Naloxone is a competitive antagonist (antidote) to opioid drugs and is used in the treatment of opioid overdose. Its duration of action is shorter than most opioid drugs, so close patient …

Apr 14, 2025 · Narcan is a cornerstone in the treatment of opioid overdose. It reverses life-threatening respiratory depression, restores consciousness, and often brings dramatic results. …

How and When to Use Naloxone for an Opioid Overdose Naloxone saves lives because it can very quickly restore normal breathing to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped as a …

It has an almost immediate onset of action with a duration of action = 20-90min (depending on the drug ingested, most overdoses especially from heroin will require repeat dosing of Naloxone)

May 2, 2024 · The cost of naloxone varies depending on where and how you get it, as well as your health insurance. People with insurance can check with their insurance company to see …

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