Opioid Alternatives and Overdose Management: A Prospective Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Center

Authors

  • Sumbul Kazmi Senior Resident, Department of Emergency medicine, Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Ajitesh Kumar Senior Resident, Department of General Medicine, Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Prabhakar . Senior Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine, Patna Medical College & Hos-pital, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Pankaj Hans Professor, Department of General Medicine, Patna Medical College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India

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https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v10i2.3281

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Abstract

Background: Opioid use for acute and chronic pain has increased substantially over the last two decades, accompanied by a rise in opioid-related adverse events and overdose deaths. Identifying effective opioid alternatives and strengthening overdose management protocols remain critical priorities.

Objective: To evaluate patterns of opioid alternative utilization and clinical outcomes of opioid overdose management in a tertiary care hospital.

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2026-04-30

How to Cite

Kazmi, S. ., Kumar, A. ., ., P., & Hans, P. . (2026). Opioid Alternatives and Overdose Management: A Prospective Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Center. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 10(2), 151–159. https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v10i2.3281

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026)

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