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[Pages:44]Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogues

TFO Dan Heidbreder ND Department o f Corrections Cass County Drug Task Force

What is fentanyl

? Fentanyl i s a powerful synthetic o piate pain killer.

? Fentanyl i s a fast acting analgesic that is similar to, but 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine.

? Fentanyl i s used t o treat severe p ain, often in terminally ill patients. I t is prescribed sparingly, due to it's potency.

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? Fentanyl is delivered via injection, trans dermal patch, or lozenge.

? It is highly addictive.

? Fentanyl works by binding to opiate receptors in the brain, which are located in areas of the brain that control pain and emotions.

? This will drive up dopamine levels and create a sense of euphoria and relaxation.

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? Fentanyl patch

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? Fentanyl lozenge

What is furanylfentanyl

? Furanylfentanyl is an analogue of fentanyl. ? What is an analogue?

? a chemical compound that is structurally similar to another but differs slightly in composition (as in the replacement of one atom by an atom of a different element or in the presence of a particular functional group)

? In regards to effects o f fentanyl, it's analogues are similar in effects.

What is furanylfentanyl

-- Due to the similar molecular structure, the effects of furanylfentanyl are similar to fentanyl.

-- However, little scientific i nformation is available, due to the furanylfentanyl not being used in the medical community a nd due to the newness of the analogue.

-- A lot of information is from drug users that have used the product and shared their experiences.

Fentanyl analogues

? There are presently around 30 known fentanyl analogues, with about 12 being produced clandestinely.

? Additional are possible and likely to be produced as legislation is passed banning known analogues.

? Most

are produced in laboratories in China, due to availability of precursor chemicals needed, those with the scientific knowledge and ability to manufacture it, and lack of oversights that allow this to be mass produced, marketed, and sold.

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