Drug Project by Moe
The drug I want to study is Fentanyl. It has many scientific names such as Actiq, Duragesic, and Sumblimaze. Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid, and it's toxicity can vary based on individual factors such as health, tolerance, and method of use. The LD50 lethal dose for 50% of the population for fentanyl is estimated to be approximately 2 mg for an adult, although this can vary. Fentanyl is estimated to be about 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. The number of fatalilites related to fentanyl overdose has been a significant public health crisis, particularly in the United States. In recent years, thousands of deaths have been atrribute to fentanyl and it's analogs. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, synthetic opioids, primarily, fentanyl, accounted for over 70% of all opioid overdose deaths in the United States in 2021. Some effects are Pain relief, Euphoria, Respiratory, and Nausea plus vomiting. Some side effects are d...