Every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of this material, however, medical science is constantly changing. If the information on this page differs from what you have been told by a nurse, pharmacist or physician, consult the person who told you differently or the manufacturer. On very RARE occasions strong opiates can slow a person's breathing down below an acceptable level or they can even stop breathing. When such things happen this is the drug that is given to fix the problem.
Opiates can slow someones breathing down, or even stop it.
This is the drug health professionals use to stop the slowing down of breathing. How it works Narcan works because it binds with the body and blocks out the unwanted drug. It starts to work in only 2 minutes and lasts 45 minutes Side Effects Side effects are very rare. Pregnancy Not recommended for use in pregnant women because of the lack of information about the effects of the drug on the unborn fetus. Should not be used in nursing mothers because it is not known if the drug is excreted in the mother's milk.