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… is experiencing an opioid poisoning. Give naloxone if you have a Take Home Naloxone kit. Why is opioid poisoning an … between the ages of 10 and 59 years. What is naloxone? Naloxone is a drug that can save a …
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… Overview Naloxone is a medicine that reverses the … stop your breathing. This is an emergency. If naloxone is given soon enough, it may save a life. Naloxone comes in a take-home kit you can …
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… in an emergency Know when and how to give naloxone Monitor public health, police, and … right away. Can opioid overdose be reversed? Naloxone is a drug that can reverse opioid … quickly reverse the effects of opioid drugs. Naloxone can reverse slowed breathing within 3 …
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… you do if someone has overdosed? If you have naloxone, give it as quickly as possible. This … may need to give a second dose. (You can give naloxone even if you're not sure the person … could save a life. Always have a take-home naloxone kit on hand. Naloxone can reverse a …
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… you call 9-1-1 , give breaths, and administer naloxone, an antidote drug that can help … preventing brain damage or death. Whenever naloxone has been given to someone who has … important to call 9-1-1 and get medical help. Naloxone only lasts from 30 to 90 minutes and …
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… who use substances (HealthLinkBC File #102b) Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose … avoid and react to an overdose, how to get a naloxone kit and how it works, reducing stigma … program offers resources to learn about naloxone, fentanyl and other harm reduction …
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… your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. Naloxone helps reverse the effect of opioids. … you have taken too much heroin. You can get naloxone without a prescription at most …
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… such as methadone or suboxone Take home naloxone kits. The kits include medication to … For more information about harm reduction and naloxone, see the following: HealthLinkBC File … who use substances HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Ministry of …
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… your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. It can help you—and even save … you take too much of an opioid. You can get naloxone without a prescription at most … drugstores or through a community Take Home Naloxone program. What are some examples of …
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… treatment. Urgent treatment for an overdose Naloxone is a medicine that reverses the … in a kit you can carry with you. You can get naloxone without a prescription at most … drugstores or through a community Take Home Naloxone program. Credits Current as of: March …
