N-Desethyl Isotonitazene

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Found in:  

Fentanyl

Type/Reason added:  

Nitazene

Relative Potency:  

N/A

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Routes of Administration and Effects

Administration:

Can be taken orally in counterfeit pills, snorted, smoked, or injected intravenously. In illicit markets, it has also been found in nasal sprays and transdermal formulations.

Dosage and Effects:

Opioid Effects: Pain relief, euphoria, relaxation, and drowsiness.

Adverse Effects: Users may experience drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, pinpoint pupils, and dizziness. Due to its potency, even small doses can cause severe respiratory depression and death.

Information Regarding the Substance

Physical Description:

N-Desethyl isotonitazene is typically found as a powder (white, beige, or brown) or pressed into counterfeit pills resembling prescription opioids. It may also appear in liquid solutions, such as nasal sprays.

Side Effects:

Common: Pain relief, sedation, drowsiness, euphoria, respiratory depression, and slowed heart rate. Users may also experience itching, constipation, dry mouth, and confusion.

Severe: The primary danger is fatal respiratory depression, especially when combined with other depressants. Other severe effects include loss of consciousness, coma, seizures, and heart complications. Long-term use can result in severe opioid dependence and withdrawal.