Fentanyl

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What is Fentanyl

Beta-hydroxyfentanylThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryOhmefentanyl is one of the strongest opioids available, estimated to be over 6,000 times more powerful than morphine. It is primarily used to tranquilize large animals in veterinary medicine, such as elephants. This drug binds to the μ-opioid receptor and is composed of eight different stereoisomers, each with their own unique pharmaceutical properties.

Fentanyl Overview & Background

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First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Beta-hydroxyfentanyl

Patient Q&A Section about fentanyl

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How strong is fentanyl?

"Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic opioid that is much stronger than heroin or morphine. Overdoses involving fentanyl are a major problem in the United States, and there are two main types of the drug: legal, pharmaceutical fentanyl, and illegal, illicitly manufactured fentanyl."

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What does fentanyl look like?

"What does Fentanyl Look Like?

Pharmaceutical-made Fentanyl is a white powdery substance, however it is more often found in other illicit drugs such as heroin, rather than in its pure form. It can also be found in grey, tan, or off-white colours."

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Who makes fentanyl?

"Fentanyl is most often smuggled into the United States from China, with Mexican cartels typically being the middlemen. After years of effort, the U.S. and China have seen recent success in cracking down on opioid trafficking."

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