Indications & Dose:

Reversal of opioid depression, including that due to pentazocine and dextropropoxyphene. Diagnosis of acute overdosage. Neonatal respiratory depression resulting from obstetric analgesia.

DOSAGE:

ADULTS: 0.4-2mg by IV, IM or SC injection every 2-3 minutes as required or by IV infusion. Post-op: 0.1-0.2mg IV repeated as required.

CHILDREN:

Neonates: 10mcg/kg by IV infusion. IV, IM or SC injection repeated as required.

Others: required or by IV infusion. See literature.

Contraindications:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Pregnancy except in labour, opioid dependence. Keep patient under observation as repeat doses may be needed.

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: