Naloxone (pronounced na-LOX-own) is a prescription medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs for example heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and fentanyl. (HSE NATIONAL SOCIAL INCLUSION OFFICE)
If someone experiences an overdose;
- naloxone can help to keep a person alive until an ambulance arrives
- naloxone works by displacing opioid molecules from their receptors in the body and brain.
There are two types of naloxone available in Ireland
Intramuscular Naloxone (brand name Prenoxad™)
- A pre-filled syringe and needle which once assembled is injected into the middle outer thigh
- Each pack is for SINGLE INDIVIDUAL USE only
- 5 doses of 0.4mg per dose.
- Intranasal Naloxone (brand name Nyxoid™)
- A needle-free device that requires no assembly
- Each pack contains 2 nasal sprays which contain 1 dose each
- If both doses are required they are sprayed into alternate nostrils
- Each nasal spray is for SINGLE INDIVIDUAL USE only
- 1.8mg per dose
- How to administer intranasal naloxone
- https://youtu.be/L2HbaNR6Qgo
- How to administer intramuscular naloxone:
- https://youtu.be/W9MkbU0XZzg
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