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Atipamezole May Be a New Way to Combat Deadly Opioid Overdoses

The respiratory depressant effects of fentanyl-xylazine and fentanyl-dexmedetomidine can be prevented by a combination of naloxone plus atipamezole, or dual opioid receptor and alpha-2 receptor antagonism, according to a study presented today at the ASPET Annual Meeting.

May 19, 2026


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