Opioid emergencies can happen anywhere, any time
As part of Emergent’s advocacy work around the opioid epidemic, we have partnered with Emmitt Smith to launch Ready to Rescue Campaign to help save lives amidst the rising opioid epidemic.
About Naloxone and Opioid Overdose
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What is naloxone?
Naloxone is an emergency medication designed to immediately help reverse an opioid overdose. It can restore breathing after it has slowed or stopped.
Source: NIDA
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How does naloxone work?
Naloxone competes with opioids to bind with the same receptors in the brain, reversing the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. This allows time for emergency medical help to arrive. Be sure to use as directed and always call 911 immediately after giving the first dose of naloxone.
Source: NIDA
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What are the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose?
Signs of an opioid overdose may include:
- Unconsciousness or unable to wake up
- Slow or shallow breathing or difficulty breathing
- Discolored skin, nails, or lips
- Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils” that don’t react to light
Source: CDC
At Emergent, we’re committed to doing our part to reduce opioid overdose deaths.