Understanding Naloxone and Overdose Prevention
Naloxone is a prescription medication used to reverse the effects of opioid drugs and prevent overdose deaths. Available in different forms, Naloxone can be administered by intramuscular injection or intranasal spray. Immediate intervention with Naloxone can save lives by reversing the effects of opioid overdose. It is important to be aware of the signs of an overdose and dispel common myths associated with overdose management. Seeking help and learning proper administration techniques are crucial in preventing opioid-related fatalities.
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NALOXONE WHAT IS IT?
NALOXONE Naloxone is a prescription medication that is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs, such as heroin, methadone, morphine, codeine and fentanyl. Naloxone helps to keep a person alive until an ambulance arrives. Naloxone displaces opioid molecules from their receptors in the body and brain. Many services have been trained to use Naloxone.
NALOXONE There are two types of Naloxone available in Ireland. Intramuscular Naloxone (Prenoxad). A pre-filled syringe and needle that is injected into the middle, outer thigh. Each pack is a single-use, individual dose only. 5 doses of 0.4mg per dose. Intranasal Naloxone (Nyxoid) Needle-free, single-use, individual dose device. Each pack contains two nasal sprays which contain one dose each. If both doses are required, they are sprayed into alternative nostrils. 1.8mg dose.
NALOXONE ADMINISTRATION The HSE encourages drug users and concerned other, family members and friends, to view videos on the safe administration of Naloxone. www.drugs.ie/naloxone The two key risk factors for overdose are polydrug use (mixing drugs) and reduced tolerance. These risks are heightened when using alone as there is none there to help.
OVERDOSE MYTHS Shooting salty water or a stimulant. Let them sleep it off. Putting the person into a cold shower, ice bath, etc. Trying to make the person vomit. Slapping them. Shaking them vigorously. Trying to walk them around to walk it off. None of these are going to reverse an overdose, remember you may be the difference between a person living and dying. Death following opioid overdose can be preventable if the person receives basic life support and the timely administration of the drug naloxone.
IF YOU NEED HELP Call 999/112. Treatment services map: https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/services_map www.drugs.ie tiglin.ie cris@mqi.ie Livinglifecounselling.com
SOURCES/REFERENCES HSE drugs.ie (n.d.) Naloxone. https://www.drugs.ie/resources/naloxone/ [Accessed on 08/01/24] Images free to use and share commercially: Google.ie For more information follow the link below; HRB National Drugs Library (2024) Drugs and alcohol factsheets
