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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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She was given intravenous naloxone for suspected opiate induced hypoventilation, but her condition was unchanged.
When combined with naloxone, sublingual buprenorphine is as effective as methadone, but has much less abuse or diversion potential.
Talwin can antagonize the effects of opiate agonists such as diamorphine, morphine, and heroin and is itself antagonized by naloxone.
An oral, poorly absorbed opioid antagonist, such as naloxone, can be helpful when usual laxatives are not working.
Antagonist drugs such as naloxone can block the actions of opioid agonists.
In tramadol overdose, naloxone administration may increase the risk of seizure.

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