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A dangerous "toxic" opioid has been mis-sold as ketamine in Melbourne.
The Department of Health issued the warning today, saying a "yellow powder containing the potent opioid 'protonitazene' has been mis-sold".
The department says small amounts of the opioid can be toxic.
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"There have been serious recent hospitalisations associated with this powder," the department on its website.
"The product appears to have strong and fast-acting effects, leading to loss of consciousness and respiratory depression which may cause life-threatening hypoxia (insufficient oxygen for normal functioning)."
Signs of overdose include tiny pupils, slow breathing and unconsciousness.
Source: 9News
