Law enforcement officers are often the first responders on a scene and may have a better chance at reversing an opioid overdose.
Emergent BioSolutions has developed a short Law Enforcement Roll Call Training Module.
In this training module, you'll learn:
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is safe and effective in children for known or suspected opioid overdose.
Who should not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Do not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray if you are allergic to naloxone hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
What is the most important information I should know about NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid medicines. The medicine in NARCAN® Nasal Spray has no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry NARCAN® Nasal Spray with you in case of an opioid overdose.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
What are the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray may cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms which can be severe. In someone who has been using opioids regularly, opioid withdrawal symptoms can happen suddenly after receiving NARCAN® Nasal Spray and may include:
Some patients may show aggressive behavior upon abrupt reversal of an opioid overdose.
In infants under 4 weeks old who have been receiving opioids regularly, sudden opioid withdrawal may be life-threatening if not treated the right way. Signs and symptoms include: seizures, crying more than usual, and increased reflexes.
These are not all of the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
NNS CON ISI 08/2020
Please see full Prescribing Information.
References: 1. Vital signs—Prescription painkiller overdoses in the US. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/painkilleroverdoses/index.html. Accessed April 13, 2020. 2. Opioid overdose. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/index.html. Accessed April 13, 2020. 3. Wide-ranging online data for epidemiologic research (WONDER). Atlanta, GA: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics; 2020. 4. Bratberg JP. Opioids, naloxone, and beyond: The intersection of medication safety, public health, and pharmacy. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2017;57:S5-S7. 5. NARCAN® Nasal Spray [prescribing information]. Plymouth Meeting, PA: ADAPT Pharma, Inc.; 2020. 6. Mell HK, Mumma SN, Hiestand B. Emergency medical services response times in rural, suburban, and urban areas. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(10):983-984. 7. Coffin PO, Behar E, Rowe C, et al. Nonrandomized intervention study of naloxone coprescription for primary care patients receiving long-term opioid therapy for pain. Ann Intern Med. 2016;165(4):245-252. 8. San Francisco Department of Public Health. Naloxone for opioid safety: a provider’s guide to prescribing naloxone to patients who use opioids. January 2015. https://prescribetoprevent.org/wp2015/wp-content/uploads/CA.Detailing_Provider_final.pdf. Accessed April 13, 2020. 9. Management of substance abuse: information sheet on opioid overdose. World Health Organization website. http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/information-sheet/en. Updated August 2018. Accessed April 13, 2020. 10. Calculating total daily dose of opioids for safer dosage. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/calculating_total_daily_dose-a.pdf. Accessed April 13, 2020.
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is safe and effective in children for known or suspected opioid overdose.
Who should not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Do not use NARCAN® Nasal Spray if you are allergic to naloxone hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
What is the most important information I should know about NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid medicines. The medicine in NARCAN® Nasal Spray has no effect in people who are not taking opioid medicines. Always carry NARCAN® Nasal Spray with you in case of an opioid overdose.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
Before using NARCAN® Nasal Spray, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
What are the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
NARCAN® Nasal Spray may cause serious side effects, including:
Sudden opioid withdrawal symptoms which can be severe. In someone who has been using opioids regularly, opioid withdrawal symptoms can happen suddenly after receiving NARCAN® Nasal Spray and may include:
Some patients may show aggressive behavior upon abrupt reversal of an opioid overdose.
In infants under 4 weeks old who have been receiving opioids regularly, sudden opioid withdrawal may be life-threatening if not treated the right way. Signs and symptoms include: seizures, crying more than usual, and increased reflexes.
These are not all of the possible side effects of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
NNS CON ISI 08/2020
Please see full Prescribing Information.
References: 1. Vital signs—Prescription painkiller overdoses in the US. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/painkilleroverdoses/index.html. Accessed April 13, 2020. 2. Opioid overdose. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/index.html. Accessed April 13, 2020. 3. Wide-ranging online data for epidemiologic research (WONDER). Atlanta, GA: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics; 2020. 4. Bratberg JP. Opioids, naloxone, and beyond: The intersection of medication safety, public health, and pharmacy. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2017;57:S5-S7. 5. NARCAN® Nasal Spray [prescribing information]. Plymouth Meeting, PA: ADAPT Pharma, Inc.; 2020. 6. Mell HK, Mumma SN, Hiestand B. Emergency medical services response times in rural, suburban, and urban areas. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(10):983-984. 7. Coffin PO, Behar E, Rowe C, et al. Nonrandomized intervention study of naloxone coprescription for primary care patients receiving long-term opioid therapy for pain. Ann Intern Med. 2016;165(4):245-252. 8. San Francisco Department of Public Health. Naloxone for opioid safety: a provider’s guide to prescribing naloxone to patients who use opioids. January 2015. https://prescribetoprevent.org/wp2015/wp-content/uploads/CA.Detailing_Provider_final.pdf. Accessed April 13, 2020. 9. Management of substance abuse: information sheet on opioid overdose. World Health Organization website. http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/information-sheet/en. Updated August 2018. Accessed April 13, 2020. 10. Calculating total daily dose of opioids for safer dosage. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/calculating_total_daily_dose-a.pdf. Accessed April 13, 2020.