Naloxone & Synthetic Opioids #psychopharmacology #psychiatryresident #pmhnp #psychnp #psychresident

1. High dose needed if OD from potent opioid like #fentanyl (eg 8mg nasal IN; 5mg INJ)
2. Call EMS even if naloxone successful (it may wear off)
3. Naloxone won't reverse xylazine OD (α2 agonist vet tranquilizer)