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fentanyl
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FDA Extends Naloxone Shelf Life to 4 Years: What This Means for Overdose Response
The FDA has extended the shelf life of over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray from 3 to 4 years. Here's what families and individuals should know about storage, access, and emergency preparedness.
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DEA Issues Public Safety Advisory on Fentanyl Mixed with Synthetic Tranquilizers and Opioids
Federal drug officials warn that fentanyl is increasingly mixed with xylazine, medetomidine, nitazenes, and cychlorphine — combinations that reduce naloxone effectiveness and increase overdose risk.
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Xylazine Detected in Over 60% of Pacific Northwest Fentanyl Samples, DEA Reports
The DEA's Pacific Northwest field division warns that xylazine — a veterinary sedative — is now present in most fentanyl seized in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Naloxone still works on the opioid component, but additional risks require attention.
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