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What is the drug that will resuscitate someone from a heroin overdose?

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Narcan (naloxone): Narcan (naloxone) is the drug used to reverse the effects of heroin and other opiate compounds. Because this drug is not available "over the counter" however, it is not available for use by anyone except licensed medical providers.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Narcan (naloxone): Iv administration of Narcan (naloxone) under medical supervision.

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