Is Xylazine a Controlled Substance?

Xylazine is not controlled under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

What class of drug is Xylazine?

Xylazine is an analogue of clonidine and an agonist at the α2 class of adrenergic receptor. It is used for sedation, anesthesia, muscle relaxation, and analgesia in animals such as horses, cattle and other non-human mammals.

Is Xylazine a narcotic?

Xylazine HCl Injection (xylazine), a non-narcotic compound, is a sedative and analgesic as well as muscle relaxant. Its sedative and analgesic activity is related to central nervous system depression.

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