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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===ANTAGONISTS ===

====Naloxone (NARCAN) / Antagonist====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* It is an effective agent that blocks the effects of both natural and synthetic narcotics. It may be helpful in coma due to alcohol ingestion.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* Narcotic and synthetic narcotic [[Drug Overdose Poisoning|overdose]], altered level of consciousness, and coma of unknown origin.
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Hypersensitivity to the medication.
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* May induce withdrawal. It has a half-life that is shorter than most narcotics, hence the patient may return to the overdose state.
'''DOSAGE'''
* 2 mg IVP, IM, or ET up to 10 mg AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
* Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosages
** Premie - 5 y/o: 0.1 mg/kg
** 6 years and older: 2 mg

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