Question
What is the drug of choice in case of a Morphine overdose
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IV Naloxone
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Methadone
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Clonidine
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Oral Naltrexone
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Answer A)
Intravenous naloxone is the drug of choice in acute morphine overdose.
Treatment for opioid poisoning/overdose:
- The first task in overdose treatment is to ensure an adequate airway. The patient should be ventilated mechanically until naloxone can be given.
- IV Naloxone is administered at a slow rate. Signs of improvement (increased respiratory rate and pupillary dilation) should occur promptly. If no response to the initial dosage occurs, repeat after a few minutes.
- Repeated administration may be required to prevent recurrence of opioid toxicity because the duration of action of naloxone is less
