Isotonitazepyne

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Isotonitazepyne

Found in:  

Fentanyl

Type/Reason added:  

Nitazene

Relative Potency:  

more than 20 times stronger than fentanyl

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Description and Classification

Isotonitazepyne:

A synthetic opioid, chemically related to isotonitazene and other benzimidazole opioids. It is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, producing effects similar to traditional opioids but with an unclear relative potency due to its status as a novel psychoactive substance (NPS).

Relative Potency

Potency:

There is limited data on the exact potency of isotonitazepyne, but it is likely highly potent based on its structural similarity to isotonitazene. It is assumed to be significantly stronger than morphine and may approach fentanyl-like potency.

Why It Is Added

Purpose

It has been synthesized and distributed to mimic the effects of other potent opioids for pain relief or euphoria. Its inclusion in drug supplies is primarily for illicit use, often as an adulterant in counterfeit pills or as a heroin substitute.