Narcan

Speech parts

1. Narcan - Noun

2. Narcan - Proper noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

naloxone opioid antagonist naloxone narcotic antagonist drug naloxone intramuscular naloxone intranasal naloxone naloxone auto-injector naloxone injection naloxone nasal atomizer naloxone nasal spray narcotic blocker naloxone opiate antagonist naloxone opiate blocker naloxone opioid overdose antidote naloxone opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone opioid overdose treatment naloxone
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Hypernyms

narcotic antagonist

Examples

As part of her training to become a volunteer, Klyne learned how to administer Narcan. Source: Internet

Administer NARCAN Nasal Spray as quickly as possible if a patient is unresponsive and an opioid overdose is suspected, even when in doubt, because prolonged respiratory depression may result in damage to the central nervous system or death. Source: Internet

As mentioned above, Narcan induces agonizing opioid withdrawal, something that opioid users avoid at all costs. Source: Internet

A Gray man and a Barbourville woman had to be revived with NARCAN after apparently passing out inside a vehicle near Corbin Monday afternoon that was still in gear when police found them unconscious. Source: Internet

As for the police department, Chief Skrynecki has already begun implementing a “bridge program,” which put the families of people to whom police administer Narcan in contact with members of task force’s treatment subcommittee. Source: Internet

After seeing a rise in lethal illegal drugs in the area, Lewis County Sheriff's deputies will soon be armed with Narcan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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