Naxolone can reverse opioid overdose. Here’s why you might need some at home or in your bag

February 26, 2025
UNSW Sydney

Naxolone, known by brand names Nyxoid or Narcan, rapidly reverses the depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems caused by opioids.

Opioids are some of the most widely used and misused drugs in the world.

Opioids are central nervous system depressants, meaning they slow down brain activity and relax the muscles. They include the natural products of the opium poppy as well as synthetic (human-made) compounds derived from it.

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