Naloxone is a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose.
Amid the ongoingopioid crisisin the US, administering naloxone can help reduce opioid-related deaths.
Naloxone has beenused to reverse opioid overdoses in individuals of varying backgrounds, including pregnant women and the elderly.
Naloxone is available in most stateswithout a prescription via pharmacies or local community health agencies.
The FDA’s move to change Narcan nasal spray to an OTC medication will take time to roll out.
