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Does narcan (naloxone) reverse ketamine as part of a secondary effect?

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

No: Narcan (naloxone) reverses effects of opiates. Ketamine is a dissociative.

Answered 5/14/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Naloxone: Narcan (naloxone) isn't effective on ketamine.” “Ketamine doesn't have a reversal agent.” REF: https://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-41/issue-11/features/ketamine-considerations-for-prehospital-use.html

Answered 2/8/2020

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