Narcan

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Narcan - a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine

narcotic antagonist - an antagonist used to counteract the effects of narcotics (especially to counteract the depression of respiration)

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* Learn about the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to use the lifesaving antidote naloxone (also known as Narcan);

Health departments unite to promote overdose awareness

One hundred cans of the spray, also known as narcan, were distributed among ambulance staff who were also trained how to use it, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation and Dubai Ambulance Service.

14 people saved from drug overdoses in Dubai this year

Narcan is the only nasal form of naloxone on the market.

Hikma acquisition expands nasal spray capabilities and pipeline

Presently, Narcan is the only nasal form of naloxone available on the market.

UPDATE: Hikma Buys Two Pipeline Products As Interim Profit Jumps

Narcan injectable now remains as the sole RLD and, because there are no Orange Book listed patents for NDA 016636, no patent certification is required.

Adamis announces FDA receipt of amendment to naloxone injection NDA

Joe Cryan, D-20th District, that would allow public libraries to keep supplies of life-saving Narcan available.

New bill would counter overdoes by allowing libraries to use Narcan

M2 EQUITYBITES-April 22, 2019-The United States Food and Drug Administration approves Narcan

The United States Food and Drug Administration approves Narcan

M2 PHARMA-April 22, 2019-The United States Food and Drug Administration approves Narcan

The United States Food and Drug Administration approves Narcan

Since 2016, the primary intervention for acute onset overdose is the administration of Naloxone (Narcan).

Tackling The Opioid Epidemic With New Thinking

Council bosses now say they are doing everything they can to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs and have pledged to extend access to naloxone - a drug commonly known as Narcan that can reverse the effects of opiate overdoses.

We must do more to tackle drug deaths; IN BRIEF

Council bosses now say they are doing everything they can to disrupt the supply of illegal drugs and have pledged to extend access to naloxone (commonly known as narcan), which can reverse the effects of opiate overdoses.