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Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions
20 minutes rapid 4-5 hours
Why is your patient taking this medication?
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically)
MAO inhibitors, alcohol, sedative/hypnotics, clomipramine,
barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants and antihistamines
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
Instruct patient how and when to ask for pain medication. Do not administer
PCA doses to the sleeping patient. Risk for injury. Avoid alcohol.
Narcan