Midwest health departments warn of new deadly animal tranquilizer’s emergence

From The Hill (Link: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4710809-midwest-health-departments-warn-of-new-deadly-animal-tranquilizers-emergence/)

Health departments in the Midwest are warning of the emergence of a new deadly animal tranquilizer that’s linked to overdose deaths.

The drug, medetomidine, is a powerful sedative used in veterinary medicine to keep dogs sedated and comfortable during exams and medical procedures, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said when it approved the drug in 2022.