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naloxone

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naloxone /nal·ox·one/ (nal-ok´sōn) an opioid antagonist, used as the hydrochloride salt in opioid toxicity, opioid-induced respiratory depression, and hypotension associated with septic shock.
naloxone [nal-oks´ōn]
an opioid antagonist structurally related to oxymorphone, used in the diagnosis and treatment of opioid toxicity, to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, and as an adjunct in the treatment of hypotension associated with septic shock; administered parenterally.
naloxone
a narcotic antagonist structurally related to oxymorphone used as the hydrochloride to reverse the effects of previously administered narcotics.
naloxone
Narcan® An IV morphine and endorphin antagonist-type opioid analgesic. See Opioids, Reversal agent.
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