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A 32-year-old man who injects heroin is found drowsy and brought to the emergency department. He has pinpoint pupils, a respiratory rate of 6/min, oxygen saturation 82% on air, pulse 90 bpm and blood pressure 110/70 mmHg. Bag–valve–mask ventilation with high-flow oxygen has been started and IV access obtained. What is the single most appropriate pharmacological treatment?

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