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Fentanyl Module

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  1. Introduction
    Introduction
  2. What is Fentanyl and Why Is It so Deadly?
  3. Medical Use
  4. How does Fentanyl Affect the Body?
  5. Summary
  6. Effects
    What are the Effects of Fentanyl?
  7. Respiratory Depression
  8. Rapid Overdose
  9. Long-term effects
  10. How can Fentanyl Impact People With Other Medical Conditions?
  11. Summary
  12. Overdose
    What are the Signs of a Fentanyl Overdose?
  13. Is Fentanyl Overdose Reversible?
  14. Action Plan!
  15. Routes of Administration
  16. Summary
  17. Risks
    General Risks
  18. Risk Philosophy
  19. Polysubstance Use and Fentanyl Use
  20. How to Decrease your Risk
  21. Drug Checking
  22. Activity
  23. Summary
  24. Treatment
    Substitution Treatment
  25. Heroin-Assisted Treatment
  26. Resources for Risk Management
  27. Summary
  28. Last Remarks!
Fentanyl Module How can Fentanyl Impact People With Other Medical Conditions?
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How can Fentanyl Impact People With Other Medical Conditions?

People with certain medical conditions might be at high risk for serious side effects from fentanyl use. These groups include:

  • People with breathing problems: fentanyl may further increase airway resistance and lead to their breathing to stop.
  • People with liver or kidney problems: fentanyl depends on these organs to break down the drug and remove it from the body and can cause significant stress on their body.
  • Pregnant women: risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, premature delivery, high infant mortality)