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The fentanyl family: A distinguished medical history tainted by abuse

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Beginning in the 1950s, a family of potent opioids was synthesized and developed (fentanyl and analogues). They continue to serve as valuable analgesic agents. But the recent spike and notoriety… Click to show full abstract

Beginning in the 1950s, a family of potent opioids was synthesized and developed (fentanyl and analogues). They continue to serve as valuable analgesic agents. But the recent spike and notoriety of their abuse has raised alarm, even calls for tighter control. We review the trajectory of these compounds.

Keywords: distinguished medical; family; family distinguished; fentanyl family; history tainted; medical history

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Year Published: 2018

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