Naloxone Drip Dosing
Doses naloxone for acute opioid overdose.
This dosing tool is intended to assist with calculation, not to provide comprehensive or definitive drug information. Always double-check dosing of any drug and consult a pharmacist when necessary.
Use in patients with respiratory or central nervous system depression from opioid analgesic overdose.
Advice
- Consider gastric decontamination for orally ingested opioid. Look for and remove patches if applicable.
- The drip may require frequent adjustment based on clinical status.
Management
Consider admission to an intensive care setting to prevent recurrent CNS and/or respiratory sequelae or withdrawal.
Critical Actions
- Adjust drip based on clinical status.
- Monitor patient in a intensive care setting.