Metabolism of  designer drugs. The fentanyl derivatives

Melent’ev A.B.; Kataev S.S.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed201558539-46

Melent’ev A.B.

Chelyabinsk Regional Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Chelyabinsk, Russia, 454076

Kataev S.S.

Perm Regional Bureau of Forensic Medical Expertise, Perm, Russia, 614077

Metabolism of designer drugs. The fentanyl derivatives

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Melent’ev A.B., Kataev S.S.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2015;58(5): 39‑46

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed201558539-46

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Melent’ev AB, Kataev SS. Metabolism of designer drugs. The fentanyl derivatives. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2015;58(5):39‑46. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed201558539-46

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Abstract:

This literature review is focused on the studies of metabolism of designer drugs, with special reference to fentanyl derivatives. Certain physicochemical characteristics of the main metabolites most frequently encountered in the illegal trade of the fentanyl group analgesics have been calculated. The proposed recommendations include the methods for the identification of certain fentanyl derivatives during analysis of biological media.

Keywords:

designer drugs

fentanyl derivatives

metabolism