Molecular model of xylazine.

Are there any medical uses of xylazine?

Xylazine is not approved for medical use in humans.

Xylazine is not approved for medical use in humans. And it is not a controlled substance. It is only FDA-approved for veterinary use with large mammals as a sedative and pain reliever.

Reviewed and updated by Jules Netherland, PhD, and Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia on 06/07/2024.

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