https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl By: Emily Catherine Mann en-us 2018-05-16 16:11:46 UTC 2025-03-18 00:56:30 UTC hello@padlet.com emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261284217 Source 1: Carson-Dewitt, Rosalyn S., and Kevin Glaza. "Fentanyl." The Gale Encyclopedia of Prescription Drugs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Common Medications, edited by Kristin Fust, vol. 1, Gale, 2015, pp. 330-335. Health & Wellness Resource Center. Accessed 16 May 2018.

Source 2: “Fentanyl Drug Profile.” EMCDDA, European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, 8 Jan. 2015, www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/fentanyl.

Source 3: “Fentanyl.” NIDA, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 3 June 2016, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanyl.

Source 4: Harris, Nancy, editor. Opiates. Greenhaven Press (Thomson Gale), 2005.

Source 5: “Opioid Overdose.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Aug. 2017, www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/opioids/fentanyl.html.]]> 2018-05-16 16:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261284217 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261293691 - "China white"
- "Persian white"
- "p-funk" / "p-dope"
- "Apache"
- "dance fever"
- "goodfella"
- "jackpot"
- "murder 8"
- "tango & cash"
- "TNT"

Illicitly synthesized forms of fentanyl are referred to as NPFs (non-pharmaceutical fentanyls).

Certain forms of fentanyl are considered to be "designer drugs", which are drugs that are chemically formulated to evade detection by law enforcement.

Source 4]]> 2018-05-16 16:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261293691 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261293790 The scientific name for fentanyl is piperidine.

The IUPAC name is N-(1-(2-phenethyl)-4-piperidinyl-N-phenyl-propanamide.

Brand names of fentanyl in the U.S. include Abstral, Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Lazanda, Onsolis, and Subsys.

Source 3]]> 2018-05-16 16:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261293790 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261293931 It is classified as an opioid (specifically an opioid analgesic, or prescription-only painkiller).

Source 1]]> 2018-05-16 16:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261293931 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294044 Fentanyl is a prescription-only painkiller that is used to treat moderate to severe pain. This drug is 50-100 times more potent than morphine.

Source 1]]> 2018-05-16 16:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294044 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294091 Fentanyl binds to opioid receptors in the brain, which releases dopamine and produces feelings of euphoria and relaxation.

In a controlled hospital setting, the desired effect is to help manage pain.

Source 2]]> 2018-05-16 16:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294091 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294306 Short-term:
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Sedation
- Unconsciousness

Long-term:
- Respiratory depression
- Coma
- Death

Fentanyl mixed with heroin or cocaine amplifies its potency and potential dangers.

Source 5]]> 2018-05-16 16:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294306 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294367 Many forms of fentanyl are commonly used by cancer patients whose normal pain medications are not strong enough. Fentanyl is also prescribed for pain caused by other illnesses and conditions.

Source 3]]> 2018-05-16 16:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294367 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294549 Teens should know that fentanyl is a drug that is often combined with or laced into other drugs. Even if you think that you are receiving a pure substance, it may be laced with fentanyl to increase its euphoric effects.

Two milligrams of pure fentanyl, which is as small as a grain of sand, can kill you.

Source 3]]> 2018-05-16 16:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294549 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294607 A company called Janssen Pharmaceutical first synthesized fentanyl in 1959.

During the 1960s, it began being used a an intravenous anesthetic, and then was introduced in patch form during the 1990s.

Most fentanyl today is produced in China and shipped to the U.S. It also comes from Mexico and Canada.

Source 4]]> 2018-05-16 16:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261294607 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261427413 In the hospital, the drug is commonly administered through injections, transdermal patches, or lozenges (medicinal tablets shaped like diamonds). However, fentanyl can also be swallowed, snorted, or absorbed through the mucus membrane using blotter paper in the mouth.

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Fentanyl is sold in the following forms: as a powder, on blotter paper, mixed with heroin or other drugs, or as tablets that mimic other opioids.

Source 5]]> 2018-05-17 01:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261427413 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261938798 2018-05-18 14:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261938798 emilymann377 https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261943495 Fentanyl is a Schedule II drug (high potential for abuse, but still used for medical purposes).

Source 1

The medication naxolone is an opioid receptor antagonist that is used to halt the effects of fentanyl and other opioids when they are in someone's system.

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BONUS interesting article on how fentanyl is related to cocaine overdose: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/5/4/17307296/cocaine-opioid-crisis-fentanyl-overdose]]> 2018-05-18 14:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emilymann377/fentanyl/wish/261943495