The Authors’ Own Words: Intravenous Use of Intranasal Naloxone: A Case of Overdose Reversal

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Intravenous Use of Intranasal Naloxone: A Case of Overdose Reversal

Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH; Nina Shah, PharmD; & Murtuza Ghadiali, MD

Substance Abuse Vol. 38, Iss. 1, 2017

“With the rise of opioid overdose deaths, lay-person administration of naloxone, an opiate antagonist to reverse overdose, is expanding as a mode of harm reduction. This case highlights the efficacy of naloxone, the need to counsel patients about overdose risks when entering treatment and the importance of education in naloxone distribution. We hope that the novelty of this case (alternate but luckily efficacious mode of administration) will attract attention to this lifesaving drug so providers as well advocates/policy makers are more informed of naloxone distribution.”