Acryloylfentanyl

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Acryloylfentanyl

Found in:  

Fentanyl

Type/Reason added:  

Synthetic opioid, Fentanyl analog

Relative Potency:  

75% of fentanyl (11), 170 times more potent than morphine (12)

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Routes of Administration and Effects

Administration: Common routes of administration include oral ingestion, nasal insufflation (snorting), intravenous (IV) injection, sublingual (SL) administration, and smoking.

Dosage and Effects:

Opioid Effects: Produces strong analgesic effects, intense euphoria, and profound sedation. Like other opioids, it also causes severe respiratory depression.

Adverse Effects: High risk of overdose, with potentially fatal outcomes due to respiratory depression. Other side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

Information Regarding the Substance

Physical Description: Typically appears as a white or off-white powder, but it may also be found in liquid or tablet form depending on its illicit preparation.

Side Effects:

Common: Sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and respiratory depression.

Severe: Respiratory arrest, coma, and death, particularly in cases of overdose or when used with other CNS depressants like alcohol or benzodiazepines.