Description

Narcan is a brand name for naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. It works by rapidly binding to opioid receptors in the brain, displacing the opioids and restoring normal breathing.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that Narcan may be referred to colloquially as 'naloxona' in some contexts, but it is important to use the brand name 'Narcan' in formal medical settings. Avoid confusion with other opioid-related terms and ensure clarity when discussing its administration and effects.

Example Sentences

EN: The paramedics administered Narcan to the patient to reverse the effects of the opioid overdose.

ES: Los paramédicos administraron Narcan al paciente para revertir los efectos de la sobredosis de opioides.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Narcan with other opioid medications; mispronouncing 'Narcan' as 'narcán'; mixing up naloxone with buprenorphine.