Naloxone available for free to UT Austin students, staff

According to the National Institutes of Health

, naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to opioid receptors and reversing and blocking the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. Naloxone only works in the body for 30-90 minutes, says the NIH, so those distributing the dosage should still call 911 so the person overdosing can receive immediate medical attention.

People who are given naloxone should also be observed constantly until emergency care arrives. They should be monitored for another 2 hours after the last dose of naloxone is given to make sure breathing does not slow or stop, says the NIH. People with physical dependence on opioids may have withdrawal symptoms within minutes after they are given naloxone, but they're usually not life-threatening, says the NIH. Withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, changes in blood pressure, rapid heart rate, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and tremors.

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