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Abstract
Fentanyls as a class of drug have pharmacological properties that make them more likely to lead to overdose than other opioids. In addition to their high potency and rapid onset of action these drugs induce respiratory muscle stiffness making it difficult to breath, are less sensitive than heroin to naloxone reversal and may show reduced cross tolerance to other opioids.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Addiction |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Apr 2019 |
Keywords
- fentanyl
- heroin
- muscle stiffness
- naloxone
- overdose
- respiratory depression
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Fentanyl Overdose Deaths: Underlying Mechanisms
Henderson, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/19 → 31/07/22
Project: Research