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Narcan (naloxone nasal spray) Approved to Reverse Opioid Overdose

FDA approved Narcan nasal spray, the first FDA-approved nasal spray version of naloxone hydrochloride, a life-saving medication that can temporarily stop or reverse the effects of an opioid or heroin overdose. This prescription product is approved for use in adults and children and can be easily administered by first responders, family members, or caregivers.

FDA moves quickly to approve easy-to-use nasal spray to treat opioid overdose FDA Archive news release
Narcan Nasal Spray Drug Details

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