Formulary Monographs [NALOXONE, 2810]

NALOXONE
OPIATE ANTAGONISTS
Opioid Overdosage.
Beware physical dependence on narcotics. Has now replaced nalorphine as antagonist of choice.
0.4-2mg i.v. repeated if necessary every 2-3 minutes to a maximum of 10mg. Pediatric: 10mcg/kg; if no response 100mcg/kg max.2mg.