Respiratory depression induced by narcotic overdose. Asphyxia neonatorum.
Hypersensitivity, respiratory depression.
Induction of severe pain when administered too quickly to those with physiologic narcotic addiction.
Potentially Lethal Side Effects:
Ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation.
Narcotic Overdose:
Very slow IV Push <2mg,
Alternate routes: IM, SQ, ETT
Titrated to return of spontaneous ventilation or level of consciousness
Asphyxia neonatorum:
Very slow IVpush <0.1mg/kg, Max 10mg by all routes
Alternate routes: IM, SQ, ETT
Titrated to return of spontaneous ventilation or level of consciousness
- Rapid or non-judicious administration of Naloxone (Narcan) can induce acute withdrawal in patients who may be physiologically narcotic-dependent.