How do you administer naloxone nasally?

Gently insert the tip of the nozzle into one nostril, until your fingers on either side of the nozzle are against the bottom of the person’s nose. Press the plunger firmly to give the dose of Narcan® Nasal Spray. Remove the Narcan® Nasal Spray from the nostril after giving the dose.

How do you administer injectable Naloxone?

How to administer injectable naloxone:

1. Check if the person is breathing. Perform rescue breathing if they’re having trouble breathing or not breathing at all.
2. Prepare the injection.
3. Inject a straight injection into a muscle.
4. Wait for it to take effect.
5. Inject another dose if needed.

What are the side effects of naloxone?

Approved by the FDA since the 1970s, naloxone is a very safe medication with the potential side effect of a theoretical risk of allergy that has never been documented. Its administration may result in acute opioid withdrawal (agitation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, “goose flesh”, tearing, runny nose, and yawning).

How much naloxone do you give?

The Narcan dosage for adults and for children of any age is one spray into one nostril. One spray delivers 4 mg of naloxone (the active drug in Narcan). The person getting Narcan doesn’t need to inhale to receive the dose. If someone experiences an opioid overdose, they won’t be able to give Narcan to themself.

How many times can you administer naloxone?

There’s no limit or maximum number of Narcan doses that can be given to someone. Narcan begins working within 2 to 3 minutes after it’s given. If the person who receives Narcan doesn’t start to breathe normally within that period of time, you should give them another dose of the drug.

How do you distribute naloxone?

Community-based and pharmacy naloxone distribution Depending on state law, some pharmacies distribute naloxone through a standing order or through direct pharmacist prescribing. Pharmacy availability, consumer acceptance, and out-of-pocket costs vary across jurisdictions.

Where do you administer naloxone?

Injecting into the muscle of the upper thigh or upper arm (see below) with a syringe is also a very common way to administer naloxone. Many naloxone kits come with a syringe and a vial (seen in photo below) or a pre-filled cartridge of naloxone. The shot can be administered through clothes.

How long do you have to administer naloxone?

Naloxone acts in two to three minutes. If the person does not wake up in three minutes, bystanders should give a second dose. (Rescue breathing should be done while you wait for the naloxone to take effect so that the person gets oxygen to his or her brain.)

When should I take naloxone?

Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected. Naloxone can be given as a nasal spray or it can be injected into the muscle, under the skin, or into the veins.

Can naloxone cause brain damage?

An opioid overdose cuts off oxygen to the brain, often causing hypoxic or anoxicvbrain injury, even if the overdose is reversed with Narcan (Naloxone). Even if you are revived and your life is saved, every overdose increases your risk of lasting damage to the brain.

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