A confirmed case of xylazine-induced skin ulcers in a person who injects drugs in Miami, Florida, USA

Xylazine is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that has emerged as a contaminant in the illicit drug supply of fentanyl. Xylazine use may be suspected in naloxone-resistant overdoses and atypical, chronic ...

Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Peyton V. Warp, Maia Hauschild, David P. Serota, Katrina Ciraldo, Irasema Cruz, Tyler S. Bartholomew and Hansel E. Tookes Tags: Case Study Source Type: research