Expert's Reply
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Pharmacist
Hi Will
Naltrexone is not available in SA, but Naloxone, another opioid receptor antagonist is.
While both naltrexone and naloxone are full antagonists and will treat an opioid overdose, naltrexone is longer-acting than naloxone, making naloxone a better emergency antidote.
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