Carfentanil (Item)

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Carfentanil

Found in:  

Fentanyl, Heroin

Type/Reason added:  

Fentanyl Analog

Relative Potency:  

100 times stronger than fentanyl, 1000 times stronger than morphine (10,12)

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Routes of Administration and Effects

Administration:

Carfentanil may be snorted, injected, or ingested. Even minimal contact with skin or mucous membranes can pose serious health risks.

Dosage and Effects:

Main Effects: Due to its potency, any exposure in humans can lead to rapid and profound respiratory depression, unconsciousness, and potential death.

Adverse Effects: Severe respiratory depression is the most immediate and dangerous effect, which can lead to fatal overdose very quickly. Other risks include hypotension, sedation, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Information Regarding the Substance

Physical Description:

Generally appears as a white powder, similar in appearance to powdered fentanyl or heroin. It may be difficult to distinguish from other substances without chemical analysis.

Side Effects:

Common: Sedation, slowed breathing

Severe: Respiratory arrest, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest, and death. Due to carfentanil's extreme potency, any exposure may lead directly to severe or fatal overdose symptoms.