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Valerylfentanyl

Valerylfentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is an analog of fentanyl. It is part of a class of drugs known as fentanyl analogs, which are designed to mimic the effects of fentanyl, a potent opioid used in pain management.

Chemical Properties

Valerylfentanyl is chemically similar to fentanyl, with the primary difference being the substitution of a valeryl group for the propionyl group found in fentanyl. This modification results in changes to the drug's potency, duration of action, and pharmacokinetics.

Pharmacology

Valerylfentanyl acts as an agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, similar to other opioids. This action is responsible for its analgesic effects as well as its potential for abuse and addiction. The potency of valerylfentanyl is generally lower than that of fentanyl, but it still poses significant risks of overdose and respiratory depression.

Legal Status

Due to its potential for abuse and lack of medical use, valerylfentanyl is classified as a controlled substance in many jurisdictions. In the United States, it is listed as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating that it is considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.

Health Risks

The use of valerylfentanyl, like other fentanyl analogs, carries significant health risks. These include the potential for overdose, which can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and death. The drug's potency and the variability in its effects make it particularly dangerous when used illicitly.

Related Pages

References

"Fentanyl and its analogs: A review of the pharmacology and toxicology." Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2018.
"The dangers of fentanyl analogs: A public health perspective." American Journal of Public Health, 2019.

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-'''Valerylfentanyl''' is a potent [[opioid]] analgesic that is an analog of [[fentanyl]]. It is a designer drug and has been sold online as a research chemical. Valerylfentanyl is less potent than fentanyl, but more potent than [[morphine]].
+== Valerylfentanyl ==
-==Chemistry==
+[[File:Valerylfentanyl.png|thumb|Chemical structure of Valerylfentanyl]]
+[[File:Valerylfentanyl_3D_BS.png|thumb|3D model of Valerylfentanyl]]
-Valerylfentanyl belongs to the class of organic compounds known as [[anilides]]. These are organic heterocyclic compounds derived from acids in which the [[amino]] group of an [[amino acid]] is replaced by an anilide group.
+'''Valerylfentanyl''' is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is an analog of [[fentanyl]]. It is part of a class of drugs known as fentanyl analogs, which are designed to mimic the effects of fentanyl, a potent opioid used in pain management.
-==Pharmacology==
+== Chemical Properties ==
+Valerylfentanyl is chemically similar to fentanyl, with the primary difference being the substitution of a valeryl group for the propionyl group found in fentanyl. This modification results in changes to the drug's potency, duration of action, and pharmacokinetics.
-Like other opioids, valerylfentanyl binds to and activates the [[mu-opioid receptor]] in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. This leads to an increase in pain threshold and a decrease in the perception of pain.
+== Pharmacology ==
+Valerylfentanyl acts as an agonist at the [[mu-opioid receptor]], similar to other opioids. This action is responsible for its analgesic effects as well as its potential for abuse and addiction. The potency of valerylfentanyl is generally lower than that of fentanyl, but it still poses significant risks of overdose and respiratory depression.
-==Effects==
+== Legal Status ==
+Due to its potential for abuse and lack of medical use, valerylfentanyl is classified as a controlled substance in many jurisdictions. In the United States, it is listed as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating that it is considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
-The effects of valerylfentanyl are similar to those of other opioids and include [[analgesia]], sedation, and respiratory depression. However, due to its potency, the risk of overdose and death is significantly higher than with other opioids.
+== Health Risks ==
+The use of valerylfentanyl, like other fentanyl analogs, carries significant health risks. These include the potential for overdose, which can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and death. The drug's potency and the variability in its effects make it particularly dangerous when used illicitly.
-==Legal Status==
-Valerylfentanyl is a controlled substance in many countries, including the United States, where it is classified as a Schedule I drug under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. This means it has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
-==See Also==
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Fentanyl]]
 * [[Opioid]]
-* [[Anilides]]
+* [[Synthetic opioid]]
-* [[Mu-opioid receptor]]
+* [[Controlled Substances Act]]
+== References ==
+* "Fentanyl and its analogs: A review of the pharmacology and toxicology." Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2018.
+* "The dangers of fentanyl analogs: A public health perspective." American Journal of Public Health, 2019.
 [[Category:Opioids]]
-[[Category:Anilides]]
+[[Category:Synthetic opioids]]
 [[Category:Controlled substances]]
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