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Naloxone

This opioid antagonist is a useful adjunct in the management of opioid intoxication.

References

  • Ashton H, Hassan Z. Best evidence topic report. Intranasal naloxone in suspected opioid overdose. Emergency Medicine Journal 2006; 23:221-223.
  • Clarke SFJ, Dargan PI and Jones AL.  Naloxone in opioid poisoning: walking the tightrope.  Emergency  Medicine Journal 2005; 22:612-616.

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