How to Pronounce Naloxone (Narcan)
How do you pronounce Naloxone?
Naloxone is pronounced “nal-OX-one”. It has 3 syllables: nal ‑ ox ‑ one. The stress falls on the second syllable, “ox”.
How many syllables are in Naloxone?
Naloxone has 3 syllables: nal ‑ ox ‑ one.
What does Naloxone mean?
Naloxone is a competitive opioid receptor antagonist that rapidly reverses opioid overdose by displacing opioids from mu, kappa, and delta receptors. It has no agonist activity of its own, so it restores normal respiration without producing euphoria. It is available as a nasal spray (Narcan), auto-injector (Evzio), and IV/IM formulation for clinical use. Due to its short duration of action (30–90 minutes), repeat dosing may be needed for longer-acting opioids like fentanyl.
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Where You'll Encounter This
Opioid overdose reversal, emergency medicine, harm reduction programs. Short-acting — repeat doses may be needed for long-acting opioids. Combined with buprenorphine in Suboxone.
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