👉 Naloxone is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. It works by blocking the effects of the opioids in the body, which can help reduce symptoms and improve outcomes for people who have overdosed on opioids. Naloxone is often administered intravenously or via injection, and it is available over-the-counter as a prescription drug under certain conditions. Naloxone was first developed in 1987 by Dr. Richard H. Koster, and it has been
