Precautions
Can Narcan be used for anything other than overdose?
Will naloxone (Narcan) work if the person overdosed on something other than an opioid? No. Naloxone (Narcan) will only work to reverse the effects of opioids.
What else is Narcan used for?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond.
What happens if you give Narcan to someone not on opioids?
Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder.
Is Narcan used for alcohol poisoning?
Naloxone only works on overdoses caused by opioids. This family of drugs includes prescription painkillers like OxyContin, fentanyl, methadone, and Vicodin, as well as street drugs like heroin. Naloxone will not reverse overdose resulting from non-opioid drugs, like cocaine, benzodiazepines (“benzos”), or alcohol.
Can Narcan be used for benzo overdose?
Will naloxone work in an alcohol or benzodiazepine (Valium®, Klonopin®, Xanax®) overdose? No. Naloxone only reverses the effects of opioids. Examples of opioids include hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine, and heroin.
Will Narcan get you high?
Will naloxone make you high? No. the only effect of naloxone is to reverse the effect of opioids. It cannot make you high: if you are not using opioids, an injection of naloxone would feel the same as an injection of water.
How does Narcan make you feel?
These include body aches, a fever, sweating, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, yawning, weakness, shivering or trembling, nervousness, restlessness or irritability, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps, fast heartbeat, and increased blood pressure.
When should you Narcan?
(RCW 69.50. 315) You should give naloxone to anyone who has taken drugs and may be overdosing. Someone who is overdosing may stop breathing or their breathing may be slow and labored.
Can Narcan be used for pain?
Not only does naloxone reduce pain levels, but it also can aid with fatigue, stress, sleep issues, gastrointestinal problems, and headaches.
Is Narcan used for breathing problems?
What is NARCAN® Nasal Spray? NARCAN® Nasal Spray is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond.
How does Narcan make you feel?
These include body aches, a fever, sweating, runny nose, sneezing, goose bumps, yawning, weakness, shivering or trembling, nervousness, restlessness or irritability, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps, fast heartbeat, and increased blood pressure.
What happens when you get a shot of Narcan?
The brain slows down function, the heart slows down, and the lungs do as well. That means the body isn't getting oxygen and will quickly be unable to function to maintain life. When this occurs, a shot of Narcan can cause very fast results, often allowing for improvement within just a matter of a few minutes or less.