Acetorphine

Acetorphine is an extremely potent synthetic opioid analgesic, up to 8700 times stronger than morphine by weight. It is a derivative of etorphine and was developed in 1966 by the Reckitt research group exclusively for veterinary immobilization of large animals such as elephants, giraffes, and rhinoceros. Despite showing some advantages over etorphine (reduced toxic side effects in giraffes), it was never widely adopted for veterinary use. Acetorphine is Schedule I in the United States and Class A in the UK, prohibited for human use. Human exposure can be fatal even at extremely low doses due to severe respiratory depression.

Also known as: Acetyletorphine, Acetylpropylorvinol, Acetorfina

Classification

Chemical: Morphinan
Chemical: Opioid
Psychoactive: Depressant
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Oripavine derivative
Tag: Research-Chemical
Tag: Veterinary-only

Effects

Analgesia
Sedation
Respiratory Depression
Physical Euphoria
Nausea
Itchiness
Euphoria
Anxiety Suppression
Sadness
Reduced Anxiety
Cognitive Euphoria
Mood Lift
Dulled Perception
Decreased Libido
Increased Music Appreciation
Cognitive Dysphoria
Internal Hallucination
Closed Eye Visuals

Routes of Administration

Intramuscular

Dosage

Common: Veterinary use only: 0.01-0.03 mg per animal (large mammals)

Duration

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Harm Reduction

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Sources

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