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Compare Rivive vs. Naloxone

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  • Rivive (naloxone)
    Naloxone
  • Rivive (naloxone)
    Naloxone

  • Summary of Rivive vs. Naloxone

    Summary for Opioid antagonist

    RiVive (naloxone) is a life-saving medication for emergency treatment of an opioid overdose. It works as an opioid antagonist to help reverse the effects of opioids. RiVive (naloxone) comes as a nasal spray that gives one dose. It can work as quickly as 2 to 3 minutes to help someone who's overdosed. But the effects only last 30 to 90 minutes. So, it's important to call for medical help right after using. When the person wakes up, they could have signs of opioid withdrawal like shaking, sweating, and nausea. You can get RiVive (naloxone) over-the-counter without a prescription.

    Summary for Opioid antagonist

    Naloxone is a life-saving medication that's used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. This medication can help a person's breathing return to normal in as quickly as 2 to 3 minutes. The effects of naloxone only lasts 30 to 90 minutes, so it's important for a person who's experiencing an opioid overdose to get medical help right away. Naloxone comes in 2 different forms, a nasal spray (Kloxxado, Narcan, and generic) and auto-injector (Zimhi). You can get naloxone without a prescription.

  • Indications of Rivive vs. Naloxone

    Indications for
    •Emergency treatment of an opioid overdose
    Indications for
    •Emergency treatment of opioid overdose in children and adults
    •Raising blood pressure in the case of septic shock - naloxone IV injection only
    •Post-surgery slowed breathing caused by opioids - naloxone IV injection only

  • Pros and Cons of Rivive vs. Naloxone

    Pros and Const for Opioid antagonist
    Pros
    •Can help save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids
    •Comes as an easy-to-use nasal spray
    •Available over the counter
    Cons
    •Must give right away and doesn't take the place of emergency medical care
    •Might need to give more than one dose if the person doesn't wake up
    •Can have some side effects that look like withdrawal (like shaking, sweating, or nausea)
    Pros and Const for Opioid antagonist
    Pros
    •Can help save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids
    •Can be used in both adults and children
    •Works quickly to reverse the effects of opioids
    •Comes as an easy-to-use nasal spray and auto-injector
    •Available without a prescription from provider
    Cons
    •Has to be given right away and doesn't take the place of emergency medical care
    •Might need to give multiple doses
    •Can cause opioid withdrawal symptoms, such as body aches, anxiety, sweating, and vomiting
    •Effects start to wear off in 30 to 90 minutes

  • Common Side Effects of Rivive vs. Naloxone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache
    •Dry nose
    •Stuffy nose
    •Swollen or inflamed nose
    Common Side Effects for

    Naloxone nasal spray (Narcan, Kloxxado, generic naloxone):

    •Temporary higher blood pressure
    •Headache
    •Dry nose
    •Nasal congestion
    •Swollen or inflamed nose
    •Nose pain

    Naloxone auto-injector (Zimhi)

    •Nausea
    •Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

  • Warnings of Rivive vs. Naloxone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Opioid withdrawal
    •Risk of symptoms of opioid overdose coming back
    Common Side Effects for
    •Opioid withdrawal
    •Worsening symptoms of opioid overdose
    •Risk factors: Taking long-acting opioids
    •Limited effectiveness
    •Heart problems

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