REVERSE OPIOID OVERDOSE
5ToLife
continued from HRVic opioid
reversal kit instruction sheet
Steps
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT NALOXONE
THE PRODUCT:
What is naloxone?
What else is naloxone used for?
USING IT:
How long until it works?
How long does the effects last?
Can you overdose on naloxone?
Naloxone, aka Narcan or Nyxoid which can be administered as a nasal spray or by injection, can quickly reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine. (It will not work on overdoses from cocaine, methamphetamine, or other non-opioid drugs.)
Naloxone is a TGA approved medicine used ONLY to quickly reverse an opioid overdose.
Naloxone is a opioid antagonist that works by It
Naloxone should be used as soon as possible to treat a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency if there are signs of slowed breathing, severe sleepiness or the person is not able to respond (loss of consciousness). Once naloxone has been given the patient must receive emergency medical care straight away, even if they wake up.