3-Methyl-thiofentanyl is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of fentanyl. |
Categories | Analgesics, Opioid
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Synonyms | 3-Methyl-thiofentanyl
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mechanism of action
3-Methylthiofentanyl binds to the mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. These ultimately lead to decreased pain sensation as well as a number of side effects, such as euphoria, sedation, depressed breathing.
toxicity
Side effects of fentanyl analogues are similar to those of fentanyl itself, which include itching, nausea and potentially serious respiratory depression which can be life-threatening.