Don't Jump to Higher Naloxone Doses for Opioid Overdose

October 2021

You'll get questions about whether higher naloxone doses are needed for opioid overdose.

Usual naloxone doses are 4 mg intranasal or 0.4 mg IM.

But people are hearing that higher doses may be needed...since overdoses from "ultra-potent" fentanyl-like compounds are rising.

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Table of Contents

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COVID-19 Clear Up Confusion About Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
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Naloxone Don't Jump to Higher Naloxone Doses for Opioid Overdose
Pediatrics Be Aware of Adrenal Suppression Risk in Kids on Corticosteroids
Heart Failure Know the Role of Jardiance for HFpEF
Sleep Disorders Tackle Common Issues With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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