A powerful veterinary tranquilizer showing up in the street drug supply is putting new pressure on hospitals and treatment centers in Western Pennsylvania, according to local doctors and providers.
Allegheny County health officials say the drug, medetomidine, is a non-opioid sedative similar to xylazine, also known as tranq, but 100 to 200 times more potent.
At UPMC, Dr. Anthony Pizon, chief of medical toxicology, said the drug is creating added strain in emergency departments.
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