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Opioid overdose
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An opioid overdose is due to excessive use of narcotics.
It should not be confused with opioid dependency.
Symptoms
Symptoms and signs are often those of an opiate toxidrome. These include: decreased level of consciousness and pinpoint pupil except with meperidine ( Demerol ) where one sees dilated pupils.
Treatment
Naloxone is very effective at reversing symptoms due to an opioid overdose.[1]
Co ingestion
Opioid overdoses associated with benzodiazepines or alcohol leads to worse outcome.[2][3]
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