Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Indication Contraindication Side effects/adverse Nursing

Action reaction Responsibilities

Generic Name: Opioid antagonist Pure opioid NARCAN (naloxone) It is contraindicated in -tremors or -Monitor patient
Naloxone antagonist ,reverse is indicated patients known to be shivering, fast heart continuously after use
the effects of for diagnosis of hypersensitive to rate, pounding of naloxone.
Brand Name: opioids, including suspected or naloxone heartbeats,
Narcan respiratory known acute opioid hydrochloride or to any increased blood -Maintain open airway
depression induced over dosage. of the other pressure; and provide artificial
Dosage: by opioids, including ingredients in Narcan ventilation,cardiac
0.4mg/vial natural and -may be useful as an -feeling nervous, massage,vasopressor
synthetic narcotics adjunctive agent to restless, or irritable; drugs if needed to
increase blood counteract acute
pressure in the -goosebumps, opioid overdose.
management shivering;
of septic shock
-runny nose,
yawning