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Rohypnol
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Rohypnol
, Flunitrazepam
Street Names
Roachies
La Rocha
Rope
Rib Roche
Roofies
Ruffies
Mexican
Valium
Rophies
Forget-me pill
Illicit Uses
Date Rape Drug
Calm down after
Cocaine
Medical Uses
Sedative-Hypnotic
for
Insomnia
(
Sleep
aid)
Pre-surgical
Sedative
Pharmacokinetics
Benzodiazepine
(similar to
Versed
)
Relative potency to
Valium
: 10 fold more potent
Typical Dosages: 1-2 mg
Onset effect 20-30 minutes
Peak effect 1-2 hours
Sedative
Effect after 2 mg tab: 6-8 hours
Duration longer when combined with
Alcohol
or drugs
Dissolves in frothy drinks (Daiquiri, Margarita)
Effects
Lower dose (1-2 mg)
Relaxes skeletal
Muscle
and impairs motor skills
Reduces inhibitions and impairs judgment
Reduces anxiety
Higher dose
Appears Drunk
Dizziness
Confusion
Amnestic effect (variable, may be over 24 hours)
Loss or
Altered Level of Consciousness
Toxicology
Gas chromatography Urine Sample
Metabolites detected up to 72 hours after 2 mg tablet
Main metabolite: 7-amino-Flunitrazepam
Needs to be sent to special lab
Hoffmann-La Roche offers free testing
Gene
ral Info: 800-720-1076
Testing: 800-608-6540
Also detects
Other
Benzodiazepine
s
Marijuana
Cocaine
Some
Opiate
s
Some
Barbiturate
s
Drug Interactions (may be lethal in combination)
Alcohol
Narcotic
s
CNS Depressant
s
Antidote
Flumazenil
References
Schwartz (1997) Acad Emerg Med 4:323-6 [PubMed]
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