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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has declared a drug named ‘xylazine’ as an emerging threat?
A
India
B
USA
C
China
D
Sri Lanka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which country has declared a drug named ‘xylazine’ as an emerging threat? Notes: The United has declared that the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl combined with xylazine – an animal tranquilizer is an “emerging threat” facing the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xylazine is already a schedule I controlled substance in Florida, meaning it is a crime to possess it or sell it in the state.

Detailed explanation-3: -relaxant properties. Xylazine was first synthesized in 1962 by Bayer Pharmaceutics and was investigated for potential human use in clinical trials as an analgesic, sleeping aid, and anesthetic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylazine-related wounds Use wet dressings. Xeroform gauze is commonly used by wound care experts in areas with higher prevalence of xylazine-related wounds. Provide teaching around self-wound care and avoidance of reinjecting in or around the wound.

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