Administering Naloxone (Narcan, Kloxxado, or generics)

Dr. Joy Alonzo, chair of Texas A&M opioid task force explains how to recognize and respond to an overdose, and how to administer Naloxone in a simple, short presentation. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids-including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications-when given in time.
Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than the brand Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free.
It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.

[@jesseniavargas6969]

THANK YOU TPD! THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT LIFE SAVING VIDEO.❤

[@nunyabusiness7927]

Excellent video. We keep some Narcan at our house and my wife and I have both read the instructions, but it's nice to see a video review.

[@Mphscat]

I do not understand why the President isn't doing public service announcements saying this on every form of media that exists. Thank you for making this and thanks TX Pictures for sponsoring it. This should be mandatory in schools for sure.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comments

[@jessicahay9305]

They completely ignored the question about improving access to addiction treatment at the debate last night, BOTH OF THEM!

[@Mphscat]

@@jessicahay9305 Another reason I am voting for Kennedy. It is way past time to go in a better direction in America.

[@SantiHilarion]

Thanks

[@deborahhuber5281]

Thank you so much for posting this one. I think it can’t be overstated enough how this drug can save lives.

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

I have a neighbor that just passed away from an overdose this past week. I am sitting here looking at her flowers right now 😢

[@YoMama9021]

Was she younger?

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

@@YoMama9021 she was 54

[@loribenintendi5843]

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you & your neighbors family.🕊

[@elisavalero9604]

Thank you very much for the information. It's been very important

[@patchesblack7490]

Thank you for sharing🙏 Alot of people still dont know about this or how to use it

[@NicaM92]

Thank you for the information. ❤

[@italiangirl2440]

I gave one of these to my son to keeping his house and I have one as well now watching this I want another box so we each have two of them you never know when you can save a life. Thank you for this video❤

[@tirevelation777]

Just got my free Narcan by mail the other day, I don’t use opiates but you never know it’s just for emergency

[@TexasPictures]

Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free. It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.

[@user-pv1jv3ji4f]

The pharmacy in my area gives out Narcan for free. Now a days fentanyl is being laced in weed & gummies. I’ve watched a handful of families story’s here that are in my own backyard. I keep Narcan in my car & home cause we just never know when it might be needed!🎄✌🏼

[@TexasPictures]

Any version of Naloxone works the same. "Narcan" is merely a brand name. Kloxxado works exactly the same as Narcan and the others, but Kloxxado delivers an 8mg dose of Naloxone while Narcan only delivers a 4mg dose of Naloxone.

[@gets187]

Depopulation 101

[@donnaradney2743]

Publix selling for $50

[@TexasPictures]

Versions of Naloxone (usually 8mg Kloxxado or 4mg Narcan) are often given away free during local fentanyl/opioid awareness events.

[@marymiles9922]

Excellent video!

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

How can I find this for less than $50? I'm in Iowa and that's what Walgreens charges

[@TexasPictures]

Naloxone is often given away at opioid awareness events. Try to find a local fentanyl poisoning-related group for suggestions specific to your area.

[@Globelle]

​@@TexasPicturesalso a lot of rehab centers have them. I went through the same thing as you. I googled it and they said pharmacies and fire departments give it out. Not true and they were quite judgemental. I wanted one for the restaurant I work at and more importantly to me for my 22 yr old son who put himself in rehab almost 4 months ago. Kids and young adults are losing their lives left and right. The President SHOULD be making this priority!! Public knowledge is still not what it needs to be

[@stephs3597]

Is it safe to give rescue breaths if someone has taken fentanyl?

[@TexasPictures]

Yes

[@YoMama9021]

No one talks about this. I have narcan in my car from when I was an addict 9 years ago. Is still good???

[@TexasPictures]

Yes still good

[@YoMama9021]

@@TexasPictures that’s not true. I just googled it and the expiration date is about a year. You then have 24-36 months to use it before it no longer will be as effective. Do your research please

[@TexasPictures]

@YoMama9021 According to the United States Pharmacopeia standards, "expired naloxone retains its ability to reverse an overdose effectively and safely for nearly 30 years beyond its expiration date when properly stored." Although proper storage of naloxone can help, research indicates that naloxone can still retain its effectiveness despite exposure to non-standard storage conditions (Lai, Pham, Nekkar Rao, & Beazely, 2019). cookcountypublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2021_03_26_IDHS-SUPR_Expired-Naloxone-Guidance.pdf www.everywhereproject.org/_files/ugd/96ac8a_991b90b8f0624f2285302c0d110eaed2.pdf

[@YoMama9021]

Can narcan go bad or become ineffective after a certain time?

[@TexasPictures]

Experts so Naloxone (the drug in the brand name Narcan) lasts long after the expiration date, and is unaffected by heat or cold.

[@TexasPictures]

According to the United States Pharmacopeia standards, "expired naloxone retains its ability to reverse an overdose effectively and safely for nearly 30 years beyond its expiration date when properly stored." Although proper storage of naloxone can help, research indicates that naloxone can still retain its effectiveness despite exposure to non-standard storage conditions (Lai, Pham, Nekkar Rao, & Beazely, 2019). cookcountypublichealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2021_03_26_IDHS-SUPR_Expired-Naloxone-Guidance.pdf www.everywhereproject.org/_files/ugd/96ac8a_991b90b8f0624f2285302c0d110eaed2.pdf

[@donnaradney2743]

Publix Pharmacy had sitting on counter the other day. I asked how much. $50

[@jesusflores-mf8ko]

I carry some in my first aid kit

[@drewharris7785]

What if you see someone passed out but you didn't see what they took; how do you know if they're OD'ing on narcotics?

[@TexasPictures]

You look for breathing, check for pinpoint pupils, try the sternal rub to see if they respond. Naloxone will only work for an opioid overdose. It will have no effect at all if the overdose is caused by something else.

[@audraarndt1824]

❤❤❤❤

[@ashantireed8073]

Where's a good place to buy this stuff.

[@TexasPictures]

In most states, it is available at drugstores, Walmart. It is also often given away at Fentanyl awareness events.

[@ashantireed8073]

@@TexasPictures thank you

[@Elaine-yw1ir]

Thank you for this awesome presentation, I keep one in my purse and one at home, just in case I see someone in distress!! I'll do my best to try and save a life, my nephew was killed by fake ass Biden and Obama, I hold them responsible!!! 😢

[@TexasPictures]

This opioid crisis began, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in the mid-1990s. According to the CDC, the increasing presense of fentanyl in illicit drugs began in 2013. The US Dept of Health and Human Services declared the opioid crisis a "public health emergency" in 2017. The crisis spans five administrations and includes both parties. Over 86% of people convicted for smuggling fentanyl into the US from Mexico are US citizens. Only 0.02% of illegal immigrants arrested by Border Patrol are found to have any fentanyl at all. Here's a story we recently published about fentanyl and the border: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-2d6l-ZqeXnKM

[@Elaine-yw1ir]

@TexasPictures you're absolutely 💯 % correct, it had gotten a bit shorter in 2016-2020, now it's full blown illegals everywhere 😳, our state is not a Sanctuary state, Praise God!! At least our worthless Senators are doin a little something, lol 😆 😅 😂 🤣 🙃