naloxone

Example:In an emergency room, a naloxone nasal spray was used to quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in a patient.

Definition:A method of administering naloxone through the nose to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

Example:Emergency responders administered a naloxone injection to the victim of a suspected opioid overdose.

Definition:A method of administering naloxone intramuscularly or intravenously to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

Example:The community health center distributed free naloxone kits to people at high risk of opioid overdose.

Definition:A packaged set containing naloxone and necessary tools for its administration, often provided to individuals at risk of opioid overdose or to their friends and family members.