Two advisory committees to the FDA have voted unanimously to recommend that a nasal spray version of the opioid overdose antidote, naloxone, be made available over the counter. CNN Medical Analyst ...

Naloxone, in Narcan nasal spray, rapidly reverses opioid overdoses. It's easy to use, delivering a lifesaving dose in emergencies, restoring normal breathing within minutes.

As drug overdose deaths hover near record levels in the United States, naloxone is reaching more people than ever, and possible policy shifts could make it more accessible this year. But experts ...

The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, will be available in retail stores and online as soon as next week, its manufacturer said Wednesday.

Naloxone is an emergency treatment, but it’s not a “one-and-done” type of drug. The effects only last 30-90 minutes. After that, it’s possible for the overdose symptoms to come back.

Naloxone is best known by the brand name Narcan, which is available over the counter. Ward continued working with End Overdose, eventually becoming a co-founder of one of their first campus groups.

Over-the-counter Narcan and other naloxone nasal sprays are expected to hit pharmacies and online drugstores as early as next month, and although some insurance companies may not continue covering ...

Naloxone, the opioid overdose antidote, is a powerful tool in the overdose crisis, allowing friends, loved ones and even bystanders a way to put a fatal overdose in reverse and bring back breathing.

Naloxone quickly reverses opioid overdoses, making it the standard emergency treatment. However, it does not treat opioid dependence or withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone works best for long-term ...

Narcan and other naloxone nasal sprays swiftly reverse an opioid overdose and are easy to use. Skip to content Skip to site index. Health. Today’s Paper. How To Use Narcan to Save a Life.

Naloxone – a nasal spray also sold under the brand name Narcan — that works to reverse the effects of opioids. Most often it's used to combat fentanyl, a drug that is up to 50 times more ...