THE J HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
Metonitazene
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Found in:
Fentanyl
Type/Reason added:
Nitazene
Relative Potency:
100 times stronger than morphine (18), about the same potency as fentanyl (13)
Description and Classification
Metonitazene:
A synthetic opioid in the benzimidazole class, part of the nitazene family of compounds. These substances are known for their extraordinary potency as mu-opioid receptor agonists. Metonitazene is classified as a novel psychoactive substance (NPS) with no approved medical uses.
Relative Potency
Potency:
Metonitazene is reported to be significantly more potent than morphine, with potency levels comparable to or exceeding fentanyl. This makes it one of the most powerful synthetic opioids, carrying an extreme risk of overdose even in small amounts.
Why It Is Added
Purpose
It is used for its strong opioid effects, including pain relief and euphoria. It often appears as an alternative or adulterant to heroin or fentanyl in regions where these drugs are tightly controlled or less available.
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