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acetylfentanyl
nonprescription injectable synthetic opioid
Dosage:
- injection
Laboratory:
- urine toxicology positive for opioids
- toxicology screen (ELISA) positive for fentanyl
- GC/MS for confirmatory testing
- acetylfentanyl in urine (Loinc)
Complications:
- 14 overdoses in Rhode Island March-June 2013
Notes:
- 5-times as potent as heroin
Interactions
drug adverse effects of opiates
General
fentanyl (Sublimaze, Subsys, Fentanyl Oralet, Actiq, Fentora, Onsolis, Abstral, Lazanda)
References
- CDC HEALTH ADVISORY. June 20, 2013.
Recommendations for Laboratory Testing for Acetyl Fentanyl and
Patient Evaluation and Treatment for Overdose with Synthetic
Opioids.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/HAN/han00350.asp