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Pharmacology AIIMS 2017 e2784a8a

A female in labor ward was administered opioid analgesic. Which of the following drugs should be kept ready for emergency?

A
Lignocaine
B
Naloxone
C
Diphenhydramine
D
Fentanyl
High-Yield Explanation
Naloxone is an opioid anatagonist given intravenously. It blocks mu, kappa and delta receptors. It is the DOC for opioid toxicity. Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic. Diphenhydramine is a first generation antihistaminic. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid.

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