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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Field tests were positive for the presence of fentanyl in both buys, according to the complaint.
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Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
From October to February, CBP seized 222,000 pounds of drugs, including 8,000 pounds of fentanyl.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Fort Worth is 400 miles from the Texas-Mexico border, but candidates say there are still day-to-day impacts on the area, including crime and the availability of fentanyl.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
In 2022, fentanyl became the most common cause of accidental drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, surpassing methamphetamine, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Federal health officials say fentanyl can be more than 50 times more powerful than heroin, and even a dose the size of a grain of rice can be fatal.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
When someone overdoses from fentanyl, breathing slows and their skin often turns a bluish hue.
—Mike Baker, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Explain what fentanyl is and that it can be found in pills bought online or from friends.
—Mike Baker, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
But with nine people dying on average each day in North Carolina with fentanyl in their system, Stein said, more needs to be done to combat trafficking of the drug.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
From October to February, CBP seized 222,000 pounds of drugs, including 8,000 pounds of fentanyl.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Fort Worth is 400 miles from the Texas-Mexico border, but candidates say there are still day-to-day impacts on the area, including crime and the availability of fentanyl.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
In 2022, fentanyl became the most common cause of accidental drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County, surpassing methamphetamine, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Federal health officials say fentanyl can be more than 50 times more powerful than heroin, and even a dose the size of a grain of rice can be fatal.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
When someone overdoses from fentanyl, breathing slows and their skin often turns a bluish hue.
—Mike Baker, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Explain what fentanyl is and that it can be found in pills bought online or from friends.
—Mike Baker, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
But with nine people dying on average each day in North Carolina with fentanyl in their system, Stein said, more needs to be done to combat trafficking of the drug.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 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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