fentanyl
noun
fen·ta·nyl
ˈfen-tə-ˌnil 
: a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection)
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George Alexander Aranda, Edwin Michael Alva and Christopher Arreola Alvarado were indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute at least 400 grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Her cause of death was intoxication from the combined effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to E!
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
However the cause was acute fentanyl and meth intoxication, according to a staff report presented to the Board of Supervisors last month.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Inside, detectives found fentanyl and a gun, Lemma said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The bill, filed by Rep. David Casteel, a High Ridge Republican, would increase the severity of felony charges based on the amount of fentanyl involved.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The stepfather of the Kentucky 8-year-old boy who died last month from fentanyl has been charged with drug trafficking and second-degree manslaughter, police said.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found annual deaths from fentanyl nearly doubled from 2019 to 2021.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Field tests were positive for the presence of fentanyl in both buys, according to the complaint.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
Her cause of death was intoxication from the combined effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to E!
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
However the cause was acute fentanyl and meth intoxication, according to a staff report presented to the Board of Supervisors last month.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Inside, detectives found fentanyl and a gun, Lemma said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The bill, filed by Rep. David Casteel, a High Ridge Republican, would increase the severity of felony charges based on the amount of fentanyl involved.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The stepfather of the Kentucky 8-year-old boy who died last month from fentanyl has been charged with drug trafficking and second-degree manslaughter, police said.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found annual deaths from fentanyl nearly doubled from 2019 to 2021.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Field tests were positive for the presence of fentanyl in both buys, according to the complaint.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
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fentanyl
noun
fen·ta·nyl
ˈfent-ᵊn-ˌil
: a synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally
Note: Fentanyl is marketed under the trademark Actiq.
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