Naloxone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nəˈlɒk.səʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Naloxone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An opioid inverse agonist used to counter the effects of an overdose on opioids (such as heroin or morphine).
Meaning
(pharmacology) An opioid inverse agonist used to counter the effects of an overdose on opioids (such as heroin or morphine).
Example Sentences
Neffy uses the same spray device as Narcan, the naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose, according to a spokesperson for its maker, ARS Pharmaceuticals.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nalorphine, naxalone, naloxegol, naloxonazine, naltrexone, naloxazone.
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