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
Jackie Siegel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Individuals who come to after getting naloxone should still receive immediate medical care.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Family Guidance Centers’ other van delivers naloxone, also known as Narcan, which can revive a person suffering an opioid overdose, Vlasaty said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, has received F.D.A. approval to be sold over the counter and should be widely available by late summer.
—Jan Hoffman, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Naloxone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naloxone. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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