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Last Update: 01/11/2024 07:06 PM
Current Deck: PCP::PARA1200::Module 9
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Naloxone: Dosing/MOA/Pharmacokinetics/Other notes
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Dosing: Naloxone IM/IV every 3 minutes as required; maximum 4 doses
- First dose:0.4 mg IM/IV
- Second dose: 0.4 mg IM/IV if required
- Third dose: 0.8 mg IM/IV if required
- Fourth dose: 2 mg IM/IV if required (IV preferred)
MOA:
Competitively antagonizes opioids bound to receptors in the central nervous system.
Pharmacokinetics:
- Onset: 1-3 minutes (IM/IV)
- Peak: 5-15 minutes (SC/IM/IV)
- Duration: 30-45 minutes (IM/IV)
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