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Naloxone is a medication that temporarily reverses slowed breathing caused by an opioid overdose. It works by binding strongly to opioid receptors in the brain, knocking opioids off the receptors and restoring normal breathing. If someone has overdosed on opioids, naloxone can be administered via injection according to the S.A.V.E. protocol: Stimulate, Airway, Ventilate, Evaluate, and administer Muscle Injection of naloxone if breathing has not resumed. It is recommended that those who use opioids or are cl
- Author
- Subrata Kundu
- Language
- EN