naloxone
noun
Note: Naloxone is administered by injection or as a nasal spray to reverse the effects of opioids especially in the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. It is also administered in combination with buprenorphine in the form of a dissolvable tablet placed under the tongue or a film placed inside the cheek to treat opioid dependence.
Examples of naloxone in a Sentence
Ismael M. Belkoura, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
National research suggests these distribution efforts, often spearheaded by local harm-reduction organizations, have led to quicker administration of naloxone.
—Ben Cocchiaro, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
The promising news comes as the overdose antidote naloxone becomes more widely available.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Kansans can request free naloxone by visiting bit.ly/kansasnaloxone, and Missourians can request free naloxone by visiting bit.ly/missourinaloxone.
Individuals across the KC metro can also get free naloxone from the following locations during open hours.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Naloxone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naloxone. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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naloxone
noun
ˈnal-ək-ˌsōn
Note: Naloxone is administered by injection or as a nasal spray to reverse the effects of opioids and especially in the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. It is also administered in combination with buprenorphine in the form of a dissolvable tablet placed under the tongue or a film placed inside the cheek to treat opioid dependence. Trademarks for preparations containing naloxone include Bunavail, Evzio, Narcan, Suboxone, and Zubsolv.
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