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- Pharmacologymedical-mcqs › pharmacology
- Published
- 29 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Naloxone is the specific antagonist used to reverse the effects of narcotic overdose. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, atropine is used for bradycardia, and nalorphine is an older opioid antagonist but less commonly used.
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