TABLE 3.
Reversal agents
Agent | Dose (route) | Onset/duration | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
Naloxone | 1–100 μg/kg every 1–2 min (IV, IM, ET) | 1–3 min/15–120 min | Low dose maintains analgesia |
Flumazenil | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg every 1–2 min (IV) | 1–2 min/20–120 min | May induce seizures |
ET Endotracheal; IN Intranasal; IM Intramuscular; IV Intravenous; PO Oral; PR Rectal