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What is a naloxone?

What is a naloxone? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An opioid inverse agonist used to counter the effects of an overdose on opioids (such as heroin or morphine).
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The testosterone response of male mammals given naloxone predicts whether or not they will be sexually active.
Antagonist drugs such as naloxone can block the actions of opioid agonists.
In tramadol overdose, naloxone administration may increase the risk of seizure.
The person has to be prepared to put up with pain while the naloxone is acting and while the morphine dosage is being readjusted afterward.
When combined with naloxone, sublingual buprenorphine is as effective as methadone, but has much less abuse or diversion potential.
Intravenous administration of an opioid antagonist such as naloxone should be employed as a specific antidote to manage respiratory depression.

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