Fentanyl and a novel synthetic opioid U-47700 masquerading as street "norco" in central California: a case report - Armenian P, Olson A, Anaya A, Kurtz A, Ruegner R, Gerona RR.
In 2013 and 2014, more than 700 deaths were attributed to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues in the United States. Of recent concern is the cluster of unintentional fentanyl overdoses because of tablets thought to be "Norco" purchased on the street in North... (Source: SafetyLit)
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Fentanyl-Laced 'Norco' Is Lethal, Report Warns
Title: Fentanyl-Laced 'Norco' Is Lethal, Report WarnsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/29/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/1/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
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Fentanyl-Laced 'Norco' Is Lethal, Report Warns
New street drug combines two synthetic opioids (Source: WebMD Health)
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Fentanyl-Laced'Norco' Is Lethal, Report Warns
New street drug combines two synthetic opioids
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Fentanyl-Laced'Norco' Is Lethal, Report Warns
FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 -- A street drug sold illegally as the prescription painkiller Norco is much stronger and more dangerous than the real medication, researchers warn. " Street Norco is almost indistinguishable from brand-name Norco in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Counterfeit Norco containing fentanyl and the synthetic opioid U-47700
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Fentanyl and a Novel Synthetic Opioid U-47700 Masquerading as Street “Norco” in Central California: A Case Report. Armenian P et al. Ann Emerg Med 2016 [Epub ahead of print]
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In a recent “Toxicology Rounds” column for Emergency Medicine News, I pointed out that designer opioids such as U-47700 are being identified in street drug specimens and overdose cases with increasing frequency. Knowing this, I was not really surprised when it was announced last week that the autopsy on music superstar Prince confirmed the presence of U-47700, as well as fentanyl.
U-47700 is a synt...
Source: The Poison Review - July 28, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Gussow Tags: Medical counterfeit Norco synthetic opioid U-47700 Source Type: news
Street'Norco' looks like the real thing but really, really isn't
A new article warns that a new street drug combining fentanyl and a novel synthetic opioid is being marketed illicitly as Norco but is much stronger and much more dangerous. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Street Norco looks like the real thing but really, really isn't
( < i > American College of Emergency Physicians < /i > ) A paper published online yesterday in Annals of Emergency Medicine warns that a new street drug combining fentanyl and a novel synthetic opioid is being marketed illicitly as Norco but is much stronger and much more dangerous. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Vicodin ES (Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen) - updated on RxList
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Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - July 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Common Surgeries Raise Risk for Opioid Dependence: Study
MONDAY, July 11, 2016 -- After knee surgery and other common operations, patients have an elevated risk of growing dependent on opioid painkillers, a new study finds.
These prescription painkillers include hydrocodone (Vycodin, Lortab), oxycodone... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
No end in sight: the abuse of prescription narcotics - Cicero TJ.
From teenagers dying from heroin overdoses to crime tied to Vicodin and OxyContin addiction to road fatalities in which sedatives and muscle relaxants are involved, 20,000 deaths in the United States in 2014 were attributed to problems associated with narc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
States' New Opioid Limits Being Met With Some Resistance
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For governors and lawmakers in nearly every state, the soaring overdose death toll from prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl has become an urgent priority.
Lawmakers in dozens of states took decisive action this year to stanch the flow of prescription pain drugs and help those addicted to them. Roughly 2.5 millionAmericans are addicted to opioids, and more than 28,000 people died of overdosesof painkillers or heroin in 20...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Programs to Spot Painkiller Abuse Work, But Are Underused
TUESDAY, June 28, 2016 -- Programs to reduce prescription painkiller abuse are effective but underused, a new study suggests.
Misuse of prescription pain medicines such as hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet), codeine and morphine... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 28, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Drug Monitoring Programs Do Curb Overdose Deaths: Study
THURSDAY, June 23, 2016 -- Drug monitoring programs appear to help reduce deaths from prescription painkillers called opioids, a new study finds.
In an effort to curb overdose deaths from powerful painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin, all... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Oregon adopts statewide standard for prescribing opioids
A statewide task force has decided that Oregon should follow the guidelines set by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on opioid prescribing for chronic pain, in hopes of reducing drug overdoses.
The CDC guidelines are intended to improve communication between prescribers and patients about the risks and benefits of painkillers such as Vicodin and Oxycontin and to improve the safety and effectiveness of pain treatment.
Price of Addiction: Read more about the opioid epidemic in… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - June 15, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
