02-05-2025 16:30 via drugs.com

Medetomidine, a Pet Sedative, Spreads in U.S. Illegal Drug Supply

FRIDAY, May 2, 2025— A sedative used in animals is showing up more often in illegal drugs and may be making opioid overdoses harder to treat, U.S. health officials warn.The drug, called medetomidine, is used by veterinarians to sedate pets. It's s...
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