fentanyl

• Мощный синтетический наркотический анальгетик, воздействующий на центральную нервную систему, используемый в медицине как анестетик и для обезболивания, но также применяемый в рекреационных целях и известный своим высоким потенциалом зависимости.

A potent synthetic narcotic analgesic that acts on the central nervous system, used medically as an anesthetic and for pain management, but also abused recreationally and known for its high potential for addiction.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Synthetic Opioid AnalgesicC1formalmedical

   A potent synthetic narcotic analgesic used in medical settings for pain management, often administered via injection or patch, and known for its high potency and risk of addiction.

   Синтетический опиоидный анальгетик

   • Fentanyl is often used during surgery to manage severe pain.
   • Doctors carefully monitor patients receiving fentanyl due to its potency.
   • The fentanyl patch provides continuous pain relief for chronic conditions.

2. Veterinary AnestheticC2formalmedical

   A substance used as an anesthetic in veterinary medicine, particularly for large animals.

   Ветеринарный анестетик

   • Veterinarians sometimes use fentanyl to sedate horses during procedures.
   • The drug is administered as a nonlethal incapacitating agent in certain situations.
   • Fentanyl is a controlled substance in veterinary practice.

3. Recreational DrugC2informalmedical

   A substance abused recreationally for its euphoric effects, often leading to severe health risks and addiction.

   Наркотическое вещество

   • Fentanyl is sometimes mixed with other drugs like heroin, increasing overdose risk.
   • The recreational use of fentanyl has led to a public health crisis.
   • Users often underestimate the potency of fentanyl, leading to fatal overdoses.

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