Xylazine toxicity
Background
- Analogue of clonidine and agonist at alpha 2 adrenergic receptor
- Veterinary sedative, anesthetic, analgesic, and muscle relaxant
- Human drug of abuse, usually as drug adulterant
Clinical Features
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension
Differential Diagnosis
- See Bradycardia, Hypotension
Evaluation
- Evaluate for alternate etiologies
- Clinical diagnosis
Management
- Supportive: address airway/respiratory drive/blood pressure, atropine for bradycardia
Disposition
- Admit if not back to baseline
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