Description

U-47700

What is U-47700? The drug U-47700 (3,4-Dichloro-N-[2 -(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide) is a synthetic analgesic opioid.

It was first synthesized in 1978 by an employee of pharmaceutical manufacturer The Upjohn Company.

References to this product began appearing in academic literature in 1982, when research conducted by Upjohn was first published. U-47700 normally appears as a white powder or a liquid and can be used orally, intravenously, nasally, or inhaled. “U4”, “pink”, and “fake morphine” are common street names for this drug.

U-47700 acts as an agonist on the mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system.

This causes effects similar to other opioids such as euphoria, analgesia, and extreme sedation. It depresses the cough reflex, and constricts pupils, and can suppress the respiratory system to potentially fatal levels.

Users may also experience itchiness, drowsiness, nausea, cyanosis, or constipation.

What is it used for? Originally, U-47700 was developed to be a non-addicting analgesic as potent as morphine; however the drug was never brought to market and has not been studied in humans.

There is little pharmacokinetic data available and it is not approved for any medical use in humans or veterinary practice.

Why is it dangerous? Production of counterfeitoxycodone pills has been increasing, some of which have contained U-47700.

Many of those who consume these pills may be unaware they are taking drugs other than oxycodone.

Studies have shown this product to be 7.5 times more potent than morphine and as a result, a usual dosage may be more likely to result in an overdose.

Prolonged use can lead to dependence and high doses of this product can result in coma and death.

What is U-47700? The drug U-47700 (3,4-Dichloro-N-[2 -(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide) is a synthetic analgesic opioid.

It was first synthesized in 1978 by an employee of pharmaceutical manufacturer The Upjohn Company.

References to this product began appearing in academic literature in 1982, when research conducted by Upjohn was first published. U-47700 normally appears as a white powder or a liquid and can be used orally, intravenously, nasally, or inhaled. “U4”, “pink”, and “fake morphine” are common street names for this drug.

U-47700 acts as an agonist on the mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system.

This causes effects similar to other opioids such as euphoria, analgesia, and extreme sedation. It depresses the cough reflex, and constricts pupils, and can suppress the respiratory system to potentially fatal levels.

Users may also experience itchiness, drowsiness, nausea, cyanosis, or constipation.

What is it used for? Originally, U-47700 was developed to be a non-addicting analgesic as potent as morphine; however the drug was never brought to market and has not been studied in humans.

There is little pharmacokinetic data available and it is not approved for any medical use in humans or veterinary practice.

Why is it dangerous? Production of counterfeitoxycodone pills has been increasing, some of which have contained U-47700.

Many of those who consume these pills may be unaware they are taking drugs other than oxycodone.

Studies have shown this product to be 7.5 times more potent than morphine and as a result, a usual dosage may be more likely to result in an overdose.

Prolonged use can lead to dependence and high doses of this product can result in coma and death.