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Price of Narcan on the rise in Ohio. A fire department in Ohio saw an increase of 55 percent in the past three weeks, from about $27 a dose to $42 a dose. HAMILTON, Ohio â The price of a life-saving drug that counteracts the effects of a heroin overdose has increased by 55 percent in the past three weeks, according to local fire officials.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan among other names, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids especially in overdose.Naloxone may be combined within the same pill as an opioid to decrease the risk of misuse.When given intravenously it works within two minutes and when injected into a muscle it works within five minutes. The medication may also be used in the nose. The effects of naloxone last about half an hour to an hour.Multiple doses may be required as the duration of action of most opioids is greater than that of naloxone.Administration to opioid-dependent individuals may cause symptoms of opioid withdrawal including agitation, nausea, vomiting, a fast heart rate and sweating.ultiple doses may be required as the duration of action of most opioids is greater than that of naloxone. Administration to opioid-dependent individuals may cause symptoms of opioid withdrawal including agitation, nausea, vomiting, a fast heart rate and sweating.