Indications:

 

• AMI
• Severe pain in selected situations

 

Contraindications:

 

• Head Injury
• Hypotension
• Asthma
• Respiratory Depression
• Undiagnosed abdominal pain

 

Side Effects:

 

• Respiratory Depression
• Hypotension
• Bradycardia
• Nausea
• Vomiting

 

Adult Dose:

 

• Initial dose 0.1 mg/kg slow IV/IO/IM; max 5 mg single dose.
• May repeat once to a max of 10 mg
• Further doses require Medical Direction

 

Pediatric:

 

• 0.1 mg/kg slow IV/IO/IM; maximum single dose 5 mg