Xylazine

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Cut-Off Levels

Urine Specimen: 500, 1,000 ng/mL

WOD

Window of Detection Times

Urine Specimen: 1 – 3 Days

What is Xylazine?

Xylazine is a veterinary medication that is used as a sedative, muscle relaxant, and pain reliever in animals. It is not approved for use in humans, but it has been used illicitly as a recreational drug. Xylazine is highly potent and can cause a range of adverse effects, including respiratory depression, seizures, and coma.

Xylazine can be administered orally, injected, or inhaled. It is often used in veterinary medicine to sedate large animals such as horses and cattle. Illicit use of xylazine typically involves injecting the drug or inhaling the fumes from heated xylazine tablets. Xylazine is typically found in liquid and powder form.

Effects:

Sedation
Dizziness
Nausea
Respiratory depression (short-term)
Seizures, muscle twitching, and loss of consciousness (short-term)
Physical and psychological dependence (with long-term use)
Respiratory problems, liver and kidney damage, and cognitive impairment (with long-term use)
Mood disturbances, such as depression and anxiety (with long-term use)
Ulcers on the skin

Commons Slang Terms:

Tranq
Tranq Dope
Zombie Drug
Sleep-Cut
Philly Dope
Anestesia de Caballo (Spanish for Horse Anesthetic)

Legal Status:

Xylazine is a veterinary sedative approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exclusively for animal use; it is not approved for human use. At the federal level, xylazine is not classified as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. However, due to its increasing misuse in combination with illicit drugs like fentanyl, some states have taken independent action to regulate it.

In Florida, xylazine is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, reflecting concerns over its harmful effects on humans. This classification imposes strict regulations on its possession and distribution within the state.

MyFloridaLegal

Nationally, the FDA has implemented measures to curb the unlawful importation of xylazine, aiming to prevent its diversion for illicit purposes while ensuring its availability for legitimate veterinary applications.

FDA

Given the evolving legal landscape surrounding xylazine, it’s essential to stay informed about both federal and state regulations, as they may change in response to emerging public health concerns.