Narcan Explained | Paramedic School Prep

💉 Narcan (Naloxone) is one of the most recognized EMS medications — and it’s a true antidote. If you’re in paramedic school, you need to know it inside and out. In this video, we’ll cover: – Brand vs. generic (Narcan = Naloxone) – Drug class & mechanism (opioid antagonist) – Indications: suspected opioid overdose with respiratory depression – Dose, routes (IV, IM, IN), and onset – Side effects: withdrawal, agitation, nausea, vomiting – Why titration to ventilation is key, not just “waking them up” 🧠 This one is guaranteed to show up on tests and in real life calls. 🔔 Subscribe to Medic Mentor for weekly EMS pharmacology reviews and real-world insights from a 911 paramedic. #paramedicschool #pharmacology #paramedictraining #paramedicstudent #nursingstudent #medstudent