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A 42-year-old man with a history of heroin dependence is brought to the emergency department with reduced consciousness and shallow respirations at 8 breaths/min. His pupils are pinpoint and oxygen saturation is 88% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate pharmacological intervention?

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