Near death from a novel synthetic opioid labeled U-47700: emergence of a new opioid class.
Clin Toxicol (Phila)
; 55(1): 51-54, 2017 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In the last decade there has been a worldwide surge in the recreational abuse of novel psychoactive substances, particularly amphetamine derivatives and synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic opioids such as AH-7921, MT-45, and U-47700, with structures distinct from those ever used therapeutically or described recreationally, have also recently emerged. CASE DETAILS We report a patient who suffered respiratory failure and depressed level of consciousness after recreationally using a novel synthetic opioid labeled U-47700. A single dose of naloxone administered by paramedics completely reversed his opioid poisoning. Comprehensive laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of a novel synthetic opioid and excluded other drugs. The drug used appeared to have caused a false positive benzodiazepine result on the initial urine drugs of abuse panel.CONCLUSION:
The case we describe of toxicity from the synthetic opioid labeled U-47700 highlights the emerging trend of novel synthetic opioid abuse.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Insuficiencia Respiratoria
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Benzamidas
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Drogas de Diseño
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Analgésicos Opioides
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Toxicol (Phila)
Asunto de la revista:
TOXICOLOGIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos