Narcan Can Save a Life. Here’s When to Use It! | Ask the Pharmacist with Dr. Shannon Yarosz
Narcan can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Dr. Shannon Yarosz explains what to know and how to respond.
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Dr. Yarosz, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University, explains to @WDTNTV viewers how Narcan (naloxone) works, who should consider having it available, and how to recognize an opioid overdose.
Signs of an overdose may include unresponsiveness, pinpoint pupils, blue lips or fingernails, and slow, shallow, or stopped breathing. If you suspect an opioid overdose, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone. A pharmacist can help you obtain naloxone and teach you how to use it appropriately.
People taking prescription opioids at high doses or long term, their caregivers and family members, people with a history of opioid misuse, and those taking illicit opioids may benefit from keeping naloxone on hand. In states including Ohio, naloxone is available without a prescription.
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Dr. Shannon Yarosz explains how Narcan (naloxone) can reverse an opioid overdose and identifies key overdose warning signs, including unresponsiveness and slow or stopped breathing. She also discusses who should consider having naloxone available and what to do when an overdose is suspected.