Mechanisms of Neurorespiratory Toxicity Induced by Fentanyl Analogs-Lessons from Animal Studies

• Main Authors: Karam Chamoun (Author), Lucie Chevillard (Author), Aline Hajj (Author), Jacques Callebert (Author), Bruno Mégarbane (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In 2020, fentanyl and its analogs contributed to ~65% of drug-attributed fatalities in the USA, with a threatening increasing trend during the last ten years. These synthetic opioids used as potent analgesics in human and veterinary medicine have been diverted to recreational aims, illegally produce...