WHAT IS NALOXONE?
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It attaches to opioid receptors and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an acute overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder.
Examples of opioids include Heroin, Fentanyl, Oxycodone (OxyContin®), Hydrocodone (Vicodin®), Codeine, and Morphine.
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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WHEN IS NALOXONE GIVEN?
Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected. Naloxone can be given as a nasal spray or it can be injected into the muscle, under the skin, or into the veins.
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Naloxone Two FDA-approved forms:
Injectable (A)
Prepackaged nasal spray (B)
No matter what dosage form you use, it’s important to receive training on how and when to use naloxone. You should also read the product instructions and check the expiration date.
Injectable (A)
Prepackaged nasal spray (B)
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