A single-dose antidote may help prevent fentanyl overdoses
Nanoparticles would slowly release naloxone over time to counteract an overdose
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ANTIDOTE EXTENSION Longer-lasting medication to counteract synthetic opioids like fentanyl could help prevent overdoses.
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