Sufenta Overdose
Since it’s an opioid, sufentanil binds to opioid receptors that are throughout the human body. It interacts with the central nervous system in a way that alters pain signals. That interaction also causes a slowdown in the functionality of the central nervous system. Sufenta causes drowsiness and sedation. Other side effects can include nausea and vomiting as well as muscle rigidity. Theoretically, Sufenta wouldn’t be a drug of misuse because it’s not prescribed outside of very specific hospital settings. With that being said, medical diversion is possible. Sufenta, since it is one of the most powerful available opioids, can cause intense highs and may be something people seek to illegally obtain if they’re addicted to this drug class. There is also the potential for sufentanil to be illicitly manufactured and sold on the black market, much like fentanyl is.

Opioids, in general, are the target of much research and many initiatives to try and curb their use and misuse. In the U.S. each day, more than 115 people die of opioid overdoses on average. This includes synthetic opioids like fentanyl, carfentanil and sufentanil as well as other prescription narcotics and heroin. When someone overdoses on opioids, the drugs have such a profound effect on their central nervous system that their body is unable to breathe normally or stops breathing altogether.
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Speak with an Intake Coordination Specialist now.352.771.2700- Slow or irregular pulse
- Nonresponsive
- Pinpoint or abnormally small pupils
- Fingernails or lips turn purple
- Pale, clammy skin
- Gurgling or snoring sounds
- Nodding off
- Loss of consciousness
There are opioid overdose reversal drugs available with the active ingredient naloxone. Naloxone can be administered to reverse the process of an overdose, but it has to be done immediately. It’s also important for people to realize that someone may not have all of the signs of an overdose with Sufenta, but if there is any question that an overdose could be occurring, medical attention is needed right away. Even if naloxone is administered, the person still needs emergency medical care. Without emergency care, someone who overdoses on Sufenta can suffer brain damage, go into a coma or die.
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