Xylazine

What is Xylazine?

• It is a sedative or analgesic that is FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine , especially for large animals
• It is not approved for use in humans
• Also known as "anestesia de caballo" in Puerto Rico and "tranq" in the United States

Why Should I Be Concerned About Xylazine?

• It is not approved for use in humans
• There is no way to reverse a Xylazine overdose in humans, but it mimics an overdose caused by opioids
• Narcan does not reverse this type of overdose. However, Xylazine is commonly being mixed with opioids
• Can cause open wounds regardless of how it is put into the body, leading to infections and possible amputations of limbs