title: Dextromethorphan toxicity: reversal by naloxone.
abstract: Naloxone has been shown to be effective in antagonizing the effects of a number of narcotic and related drugs. Its successful use in managing a patient with an overdose of dextromethorphan extends its application as a specific antidote.
mesh_terms: D003915:Dextromethorphan / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007981:Levorphanol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D009270:Naloxone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists; D011041:Poisoning / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D009292:Narcotic Antagonists; D007981:Levorphanol; D009270:Naloxone; D003915:Dextromethorphan