Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, is a safe medication that is widely used by emergency medical personnel and other first responders to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Narcan rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by attaching to opioid receptors, reversing, and blocking the effects of the drug. The medicine only remains effective for 30 – 90 minutes and will have no effect on someone who does not have opioids present in their system.
How can you help?
By carrying Narcan, you can potentially save someone’s life. Visit any 3 of the DOH-Escambia locations.
HOW DOES NARCAN WORK?
Naloxone (Narcan) is an opioid receptor antagonist, meaning it blocks or reverses the effects of opioids and restores normal breathing
IS NARCAN SAFE?
YES. There is no evidence of significant adverse reactions to naloxone. It only works if a person has opioids in their system, otherwise, the medication will have no effect.