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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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In these patients, itch can be debilitating, and treatment with opioid antagonists such as naloxone or naltrexone is recommended.
Talwin can antagonize the effects of opiate agonists such as diamorphine, morphine, and heroin and is itself antagonized by naloxone.
Another received the same regime, but the saline was combined with naloxone, an opiate-blocking drug.
In tramadol overdose, naloxone administration may increase the risk of seizure.
The person has to be prepared to put up with pain while the naloxone is acting and while the morphine dosage is being readjusted afterward.
Antagonist drugs such as naloxone can block the actions of opioid agonists.

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