Narcan

[ nahr-kan ]

Pharmacology,

1. a brand of naloxone.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Narcan¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

But overdoses are so frequent, he has arranged for outreach workers from a social services nonprofit to regularly deliver him boxes of Narcan — the nasal spray form of naloxone.

From Los Angeles Times

They are not responsible for law enforcement but do report incidents to authorities and are trained to use Narcan to reverse overdoses.

From Los Angeles Times

When they arrived, they administered Narcan, the life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

From Salon

Naloxone, commonly sold under the brand name Narcan, can prevent someone from dying of an opioid overdose if administered promptly by a bystander.

From Los Angeles Times

The organization distributes naloxone, sometimes known by the brand names Narcan or Kloxxado — a nasal spray that can halt a deadly opioid overdose if administered promptly — and trains people on how to use it.

From Los Angeles Times