A patient in labor ward was given opioid analgesic. Which drug should be kept ready for emergency?: (A) Naloxone, (B) Lignocaine, (C) Diphenhydramine, (D) Fentanyl
Answer is A. 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