Key Steps to Administering
NARCAN® Nasal Spray
Peel
Peel back the package to remove the device. Hold the device with your thumb on the bottom of the plunger and two fingers on the nozzle.
Place
Place and hold the tip of the nozzle in either nostril until your fingers touch the bottom of the patient’s nose.
Press
Press the plunger firmly to release the dose into the patient’s nose.
* Administer in accordance with the Instructions for Use.
Not a substitute for emergency medical care. When administering NARCAN® Nasal Spray, always be sure to call 911 right away, even if the person wakes up. Keep the patient under surveillance or close watch. If breathing does not return to normal or if breathing difficulty resumes, after 2-3 minutes, give an additional dose of NARCAN® Nasal Spray using a new device in the alternate nostril. Repeat doses may be necessary.
NARCAN® (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray is the most dispensed naloxone brand
- Inhalation not required
- Needle-free
- Designed for ease-of-use
- Used by first responders
- Concentrated 4 mg dose (2 per carton)
- Requires no assembly or specialized training†
- The NARCAN® brand has been around for 50 years
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NARCAN® Nasal Spray is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Results may vary.
†Administer in accordance with the Instructions for Use.
NARCAN® is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Since most opioid overdoses occur in the home and are most often witnessed, having a NARCAN® rescue kit nearby can make all the difference.
If someone you know takes opioids or prescription opioids, such as oxycodone or hydrocodone for pain, be prepared for a possible life-threatening opioid overdose emergency. Please see Indication and Important Safety Information below.
Where to get NARCAN® Nasal Spray?
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Our Role In The Community
This includes our efforts in opioid overdose prevention. We strive to make resources available at our pharmacies, including fentanyl test strips (FTS) and NARCAN (naloxone HCI). Visit your local AHF Pharmacy to pick up yours today.
Who We Are
AHF funds its mission to rid the world of AIDS through a network of pharmacies, thrift stores, healthcare contracts and other strategic partnerships. Generating new, innovative ways of treatment, prevention and advocacy has been the hallmark of our success.
Fentanyl Facts
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50x more potent than heroin and 100x more potent than morphine. It is a major cause of fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United States.
Fentanyl is now found in a variety of street drugs, including pills, heroin, and cocaine, and only a trace amount can result in an overdose. The majority of recent fentanyl-related overdoses have been linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl distributed through illegal drug markets.
How do I know if fentanyl is in my drug supply?
Signs of Fentanyl Overdose
Recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose can help save a life. Here are a few things to keep an eye out for:
- Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils”
- Falling asleep or losing consciousness
- Slow, weak, or no breathing
- Choking or gurgling sounds
- Limp body
- Cold and/or clammy skin
- Discolored skin (especially in lips and nails)
Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are effective at detecting the presence of fentanyl in drug samples prior to use.
- Prepare drugs in a fresh, clean cooker.
- Set prepared drugs aside
- Add 1/4 inch of clean water to the drug residue.
- Dip the end of the strip in water for 15 seconds.
- Check the strip after 5 minutes. One line means fentanyl, two lines mean no fentanyl.
Where to get fentanyl strips and naloxone?
Visit any you local AHF Pharmacy to pick up your's today!
How To Test Your Drink for Ketamine and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
Place a drop of your beverage onto both spots of one test.
Smear each gently wait until dry.
If either spot turns to a darker blue color, see detailed instructions.
Ways to Drink Safely
- Don't accept drinks from others
- Open containers yourself
- Keep your drink from punch bowls or communal containers
- Never leave a drink unattended
- Don't share drinks
