A patient in labor ward was given opioid analgesic. Which drug should be kept ready for emergency?
Correct Answer: Naloxone
Description: ANS. A# Opioid antagonists1. Naloxone2. Natrexone3. Nalmefene# Clinical uses of Naloxone1. Drug of choice for morphine poisoning (0.4-0.8 mg IV every 2-3 min; max 10 mg)2. To reverse the respiratory depression due to intraoperative use of opioids3. Diagnosis of opioid dependence4. Partially reverses alcohol intoxication
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