From how Narcan works to the differences wider availability could make, here's what we know about the expansion of the life-saving drug.
include slow breathing or heartbeat, vomiting or gurgling noises, limp limbs, blue or purple fingernails or lips or an inability to speak or stay awake.The injectable form of naloxone and other formulations of the drug will remain available by prescription only,Emergent anticipates Narcan will be widely available by late summer in places like drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations and online retailers.
Exact cost of the drug over the country is not yet known.
Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose before using Narcan is important, Humphreys said, but using the treatment on a person who is not experiencing an overdose will not harm them. Anyone who administers the drug should call an ambulance even after using it. It doesn't always revive a person experiencing an overdose or only revives a person for a brief period, Humphreys said.Other forms of naloxone and may be approved by the FDA for over-the-counter purchase.
The nonprofit pharmaceutical company Harm Reduction Therapeutics, which has received funding from OxyContin producer
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