A drug known as Xylazine, also referred to as “tranq” or “tranq dope”, is causing concern across the United States due to its presence in synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which is leading to severe skin deterioration in users.
Liquid and preloaded syringes are legal ways to purchase Xylazine, while it is also obtainable online in powdered form. The misuse of this drug was first reported in Puerto Rico during the early 2000's.
Overdose-reversal drug Narcan is now allowed without a prescription, but experts are warning it doesn't work on a common street drug circulating in big cities today called xylazine.
Nearly 25% of fentanyl powder seized in the United States last year was mixed with xylazine, a horse and cattle tranquilizer, according to Drug Enforcement Administration. Xylazine works by constricting blood vessels, which slows the flow of blood to organs. People who take the drug often develop skin ulcers and sores that can become infected. Some can develop necrosis, or rotting skin, that in extreme cases can lead to amputation.
It blocks the blood vessels and the blood supply and as soon as they have a little wound, it gets infected very quickly, likely due to a lack of typical blood flow.
In a bold move, the FDA said it would restrict imports of the drug.
PS: There are a few videos on YouTube related to this but didn't post because I am not sure about whether they are genuine.
Liquid and preloaded syringes are legal ways to purchase Xylazine, while it is also obtainable online in powdered form. The misuse of this drug was first reported in Puerto Rico during the early 2000's.
Overdose-reversal drug Narcan is now allowed without a prescription, but experts are warning it doesn't work on a common street drug circulating in big cities today called xylazine.
Nearly 25% of fentanyl powder seized in the United States last year was mixed with xylazine, a horse and cattle tranquilizer, according to Drug Enforcement Administration. Xylazine works by constricting blood vessels, which slows the flow of blood to organs. People who take the drug often develop skin ulcers and sores that can become infected. Some can develop necrosis, or rotting skin, that in extreme cases can lead to amputation.
It blocks the blood vessels and the blood supply and as soon as they have a little wound, it gets infected very quickly, likely due to a lack of typical blood flow.
In a bold move, the FDA said it would restrict imports of the drug.
PS: There are a few videos on YouTube related to this but didn't post because I am not sure about whether they are genuine.
