Peripheral opioid receptor antagonism alleviates fentanyl-induced cardiorespiratory depression and is devoid of aversive behavior
Brian C. Ruyle, Sarah Masud, Rohith Kesaraju, Mubariz Tahirkheli, Juhi Modh, Caroline G Roth, Sofia Angulo-Lopera, Tania Lintz, Jessica A. Higginbotham, Nicolas Massaly, José A. Morón
This study shows that peripheral opioid receptor antagonism can reverse fentanyl-induced respiratory depression without causing aversive behaviors.
eLife · Apr 1, 2025Peer-reviewedPhysiology