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Opioids

Isotodesnitazene

Street names: Iso, ISO

Isotodesnitazene — White/yellow powder, often mixed into heroin or counterfeit pills

What it does

  • Euphoria, heavy sedation — nitazene-class opioid

Key risks

  • Fentanyl-level or greater potency
  • Driving a new wave of overdose clusters since 2022

Overdose signs

  • Pinpoint pupils
  • Slow breathing
  • Blue lips

📋Quick facts

Also known asIso, ISO
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classEmerging — prosecuted as analogue (US); banned in several EU states
AppearanceWhite/yellow powder, often mixed into heroin or counterfeit pills
Street price~$30–$70/g where found
Legal statusAnalogue Act prosecutions (US); scheduled in DE/UK/others — check locally
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: EMCDDA, DEA, NPS-AD

Category comparison — Opioids

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
IsotodesnitazeneEmerging — prosecuted as analogueFentanyl-level or greater potency; Driving a new wave of overdose clusters since 2022~$30–$70/g where found
EtonitazeneSchedule I~10–25× fentanyl potency; Active at sub-milligram doses — nearly impossible to dose safely~$40–$100/g
FentanylSchedule IIRespiratory depression; Addiction in days~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does Isotodesnitazene look like?

White/yellow powder, often mixed into heroin or counterfeit pills

What are the signs of a Isotodesnitazene overdose?

Pinpoint pupils; Slow breathing; Blue lips Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.

How addictive is it?

Fentanyl-level or greater potency Dependence can develop with regular use.

🔗Sources & further reading

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