A new overdose reversal drug is arming first responders with a more powerful tool for fentanyl overdoses.
Zimhi—an FDA-approved high-dose naloxone injection—was recently released for the treatment of fentanyl overdoses. It delivers a higher, intramuscular immediate dose of naloxone, a higher dose than Narcan.
Narcan, the common brand name of naloxone, an opioid antagonist, has saved lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose in spray form. But even Narcan is no match for fentanyl, in some cases. A stronger antidote was needed.
US WorldMeds, a pharmaceutical company, announced the release of Zimhi in a press release, and highlighted
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