A new type of animal tranquilizer called Xylazine is appearing more frequently in drug supplies across the
country and is thought to be responsible for thousands of overdoses across the US. Also known by the street
name, “Tranq,” Xylazine poses a major threat to public health, as not only can the drug be lethal, but it can also
cause necrosis (death of bodily tissue) which can lead to loss of fingers, toes, and even limbs in severe cases.
Xylazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sedatives and is sold under the brand names Rompun®,
Sedazine®, and AnaSed®. Currently, it is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for
veterinary medicine only, where it is used as a sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant for horses and cattle,
similar to tranquilizers like Ketamine.
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