Xylazine detection in urine of fentanyl-positive patients from a single academic center
The findings of this study highlight the increasing prevalence of xylazine in illicit drug use, particularly in combination with fentanyl, at our institution over time. More research is needed to elucidate the roles of xylazine on opioid intoxication.
Authors
- Andrea Leal López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5952-1076)
- Kenichi Tamama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9627-9442)
Institutions
- University of Pittsburgh (US)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Toxicology
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2025.2529016
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.71