Recognizing Xylazine Intoxication in Clinical Practice

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Explore "Introduction to Xylazine" in this lecture, focusing on its veterinary application as a sedative and analgesic, and its pharmacological properties as a non-opioid α2-adrenergic agonist. Delve into the increasingly concerning issue of xylazine intoxication in humans, highlighting its potential to mimic opioid overdose symptoms, cause central nervous system depression, and induce respiratory and cardiovascular effects. Discuss diagnostic challenges posed by xylazine due to routine...