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What is the antagonist for heroin?(a) Naloxone(b) Oxycodone(c) Fentanyl(d) EndomorphinsI had been asked this question during an internship interview.The query is from Opioid Analgesics topic in chapter Local & General Anesthetics, Opioid Analgesics, Drug Addiction and Drug Abuse of Drug Biotechnology

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The correct answer is (a) NALOXONE

Explanation: A HEROIN overdose is USUALLY treated with an opioid antagonist, such as naloxone (Narcan) which has a high affinity for opioid receptors but does not ACTIVATE them. Many death are caused due to the overdoses caused by interaction with depressant drugs like alcohol.



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