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Need expert help here. what are the uses for the drug called narcan (naloxone)?
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Many: Labeled use: complete or partial reversal of opioid drug effects, including respiratory depression; management of known or suspected opioid overdose; diagnosis of suspected opioid dependence or acute opioid overdose unlabeled use: opioid-induced pruritus (from lexi drugs).
Answered 1/26/2014
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