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naloxone

/næˈlɒksən/ noun · British & US
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What does naloxone mean?

noun

A medication used to counteract opioid overdose and reverse opioid overdose symptoms. It is an opioid antagonist.

Example

"The paramedic administered naloxone to the patient who had overdosed on heroin."

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