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it is a narcotic antagonist
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When was narcan invented?
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist drug developed by Sankyo in the 1960s.
A 400 gm infant is experiencing adverse effects from the Demerol given to his mother before surgery Narcan naloxone 0.1 mgkg is ordered What dosage of naloxone will be administered?
0.04 mg
What is the drug Naloxone generally used for?
The drug Naloxone is generally used to treat people for an overdose of opiates (for example, morphine, codeine or heroin) in an emergency situation. It is sold under trade names including Narcanti, Narcan and Nalone.
What is the antidote of ketamine?
The antidote for morphine, and most other opioids, is a medication called naloxone, or Narcan. It blocks opioid receptors, blocking the effect of morphine, heroin, or any other opiate medication. The effects of naloxone are short-lived, however, and may require further dosing to keep the patient from slipping back into a coma. If a person has taken an overdose of morphine, they are usually given an opiate antagonist, such as Narcan. This acts very quickly in reversing the effects of the morphine, or any other narcotic. Narcan is also sometimes used in drug rehab; it helps the body to go through the withdrawal symptoms more quickly. But this must be done under the supervison of a doctor on an in-patient basis (sometimes while the patient is under general anesthesia), since sudden withdrawal of narcotics can cause serious or even fatal reactions.
What is antidot of morphine?
To treat morphine toxicity, we give Naloxone.To treat morphine addiction, we give methadone (because it has less withdrawal manifestation and less addiction producing property)
What purpose is naloxone used for?
Naloxone or Narcan, was originally used for Opioid reversal, but is also being used for alcohol addiction and Alzheimers disease. Suboxene is being used more often on heroin addiction at this time. Naloxone without counseling and recovery groups have little affect on the addict. God Bless ReggieR Substance Abuse Counselor and 29 Yrs Clean
What produces respiratory depression?
Narcan (naloxone) is used to reverse the respiratory depression caused by opiates. Otherwise, the treatment is to treat the underlying cause and to support the respiration with oxygen and, if needed, mechanical ventilation ("breathing machines").
What is the reversal agent for Demerol?
Demerol and any other opiate overdose can be reversed by Naloxone (Narcan), as it is the preferred opiate blocker for all opioid overdoses.HOWEVER...Demerol is different from other opioids in that it also produces a metabolite that is toxic (norpethidine) that is not eliminated by the Narcan. So depending on the amount ingested or if it has been chronically used, eliminating the CNS depressant effects of the Demerol by administering Narcan allows the norpethidine to predominate and can cause even more dangerous convulsions and seizures.
What are the interaction effects of morphine and naloxone?
Morphine is an Opiod Analgesic designed to relieve severe to moderate pain in patients and is a controlled substance. Naloxone (or NarCan) is an Opiod Antagonist and is designed to reverse the effects of an overdose in opiates (i.e. Morphine). Most opiates have a longer half life (stay in your system longer) than Naloxone so administration may need to be repeated several times and the patient monitored for respiratory distress and o2 saturation as opiate overdoses can cause various dangerous symptoms which require supportive treatment alongside the Naloxone.
What is narcotic overdose and its effective antidote?
The antidote for opioids, is a medication called naloxone, or Narcan. It blocks opioid receptors, blocking the effect of morphine, heroin, or any other opiate medication. The effects of naloxone are short-lived, however, and may require further dosing to keep the patient from slipping back into a coma. If a person has taken an overdose of they are usually given an opiate antagonist, such as Narcan. This acts very quickly in reversing the effects of the morphine, or any other narcotic. Narcan is also sometimes used in drug rehab; it helps the body to go through the withdrawal symptoms more quickly. But this must be done under the supervison of a doctor on an in-patient basis (sometimes while the patient is under general anesthesia), since sudden withdrawal of narcotics can cause serious or even fatal reactions.Naloxone/Narcan®Narcotic overdose10 x 10mg/10ml vials20 x 0.4mg/2ml amps
How many breathes does a human take a minute?
The average human will take on average 12-20 breathes per min. I once was hospitalized when my BPM dropped to 8 BPM in which I was apparently dying! however i did not and was treated for overdose with the ugly drug narcan (naloxone).
What is Narcan?
Narcan is administered to a patient that is having an opiate overdose. It counteracts the opiates.
