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Human overdose with the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine.

D G Spoerke, A H Hall, M J Grimes

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    Veterinary tranquilizer xylazine (Rompun) self-injection caused severe respiratory depression in two patients, requiring mechanical ventilation. Xylazine exposure poses risks due to its increasing availability and use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary medicine
    • Toxicology
    • Emergency medicine

    Background:

    • Xylazine (Rompun) is a veterinary tranquilizer with increasing use.
    • Human exposure to xylazine is a growing concern due to its availability.
    • Xylazine shares structural and pharmacological similarities with phenothiazines and clonidine.