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Dextromethorphan toxicity: reversal by naloxone.
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Opioid EpidemicSuccessful UsePharmacotherapyRelated DrugsMolecular PharmacologyToxicologyDrug OverdoseDrug ToxicityHealth SciencesDextromethorphan ToxicityPharmacologyPharmacological IssueSubstance AbuseAddictionSpecific AntidoteOpioid OverdoseAnesthesiaMedicineOpioid Use Disorder
Naloxone has been shown to be effective in antagonizing the effects of a number of narcotic and related drugs. Its successful use in managing a patient with an overdose of dextromethorphan extends its application as a specific antidote.