What is the typical dosage for intranasal administration of naloxone?

A) 2 mg repeated every 5 minutes only if the patient responds to the initial dose
B) 1 mg every 10 minutes
C) 1 mg in each nostril
D) 2 mg every 5 minutes until the patient regains consciousness


C) 1 mg in each nostril

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