Krokodil is a derivative of codeine that is intravenously abused as a cheap substitute for heroin. It has sedative and pain-relieving effects, is highly addictive, and can lead to gangrene that resembles a crocodile's skin.

The street name in Russia for homemade desomorphine is krokodil (Russian: крокодил, crocodile), possibly related to the chemical name of the precursor α-chlorocodide, or the resemblance of the skin damage caused by the drug to a crocodile's leather. [14]

2016年6月9日 · Krokodil, a cheap substitute for heroin, was one of the deadliest designer drugs ever to sweep through Russia. Appearing on the black market in the early 2000s, it wound up ensnaring hundreds of...

2019年8月6日 · Krokodil (desomorphine) is a dangerous and potentially fatal drug that causes a number of side effects, including scaly, green and black skin that resembles an alligator. Here's what makes...

鳄鱼”(Krokodil)是一种廉价毒品，主要活性成分为二氢脱氧吗啡。 因其会导致吸食者的皮肤变成绿色的鳞片状而得名；而且吸食者的肉体会很快腐烂，就像被鳄鱼咬过一样，最后只剩下骨头和一些肌肉组织。

2024年9月16日 · Krokodil (desomorphine) is a semi-synthetic opioid drug derived from codeine.1. The drug was first used in Russia and Ukraine before spreading to other countries. Other names for Krokodil include: Russia and Ukraine are the most affected by Krokodil use because of the availability of codeine, a key ingredient for making this drug.

2024年8月8日 · Krokodil has been called a “zombie drug” by the media. Most reports of krokodil use in the media have shown addicted individuals who have gangrene or eschars (dead patches of skin) on their bodies.

2025年1月17日 · Krokodil is the street name for desomorphine, a synthetic opioid that was first synthesised in 1932. It was initially used in medical settings as an effective pain relief drug, but its side effects, short duration and highly addictive nature have outweighed any of its advantages.

2025年1月18日 · Krokodil, also known as desomorphine, is a synthetic opioid that is often produced in homemade laboratories and has been linked to a growing number of overdoses and deaths. The drug's popularity in Russia can be attributed to its low cost and ease of production, making it an attractive alternative to heroin for many users. ...

2017年4月1日 · “Krokodil” or “Crocodile” is an illegal homemade desomorphine drug obtained from chemical reactions of commercial codeine drugs with several other powerful and highly toxic chemical agents increasing its addiction and hallucinogenic effects when compared with other morphine analogues.