• Class: Opioid antagonist

• Action: Binds the opioid receptor and blocks the effect of narcotics

• Indications: Narcotic overdoses, reversal of narcotics used for procedure related anesthesia.

• Adverse Effects: Nausea/vomiting, restlessness, diaphoresis, tachycardia, hypertension, seizures, cardiac arrest, narcotic withdrawal. **GIVE SMALL amounts to support respirations**

• Contraindications: Known sensitivity to Narcan supraventricular arrhythmias or other cardiac diseases, head trauma, brain tumor.

• Special Considerations: Pregnancy Class C - SLOW Push

Dosages:

Adults:

• 0.4 - 2mg SLOW IV/IO/IM/ET/IN

Pediatrics:

• 0.1mg/kg IV/IM/IN to MAX of 2mg