Next-generation single-dose antidotes for opioid overdoses

Phys.org - Sun 31 Mar 19

The U.S. opioid epidemic is being driven by an unprecedented surge in deaths from fentanyl and other synthetic opiates. Fentanyl's powerful effects are long-lasting, and even tiny amounts of ...

Next-generation single-dose antidotes for opioid overdoses, ScienceDaily - Mon 1 Apr 19
Next-generation single-dose antidotes for opioid overdoses, Eurekalert - Sun 31 Mar 19

A single-dose antidote may help prevent fentanyl overdoses

ScienceNews - Sun 31 Mar 19

Packing overdose medication into nanoparticles could help it better counteract dangerous synthetic opioids.

Scientists join the fray in fight against US opioid epidemic

Chemistry World - Fri 5 Apr 19

More powerful antidotes may save lives, while new sensors can rapidly detect highly potent synthetic narcotics like fentanyl