Synonyms: (4-methoxycarbonyl)fentanyl | carfentanyl | R 33,799 | R-31833 | R31833 | Wildnil®
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Carfentanil is an analogue of the synthetic opioid analgesic fentanyl, but it is ~100 times more potent.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Carfentanil is not used clinically in humans. It is intended for use as a general anaesthetic agent in large animal veterinary practice only. Carfentanil is administered as the citrate salt (PubChem CID 9851365). |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Carfentanil is a highly potent μ opioid receptor agonist. |