New compound enhances naloxone effectiveness in reversing opioid overdoses, potentially saving lives in the opioid epidemic.

Scientists have discovered a new compound that enhances the effectiveness of naloxone, a standard medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The study, published in Nature, showed that combining naloxone with a molecule that modifies the response of opioid receptors, is capable of reversing the effects of opioids in mice at low doses without worsening withdrawal symptoms. This development could potentially save more lives in the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic, which caused over 80,000 deaths in the US in 2022 alone.

July 03, 2024
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