Ashique Sumel
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pandaveswar School of Pharmacy, Pandaveswar, West Bengal 713346, India.
Curr Drug Saf. 2025;20(2):89-93. doi: 10.2174/0115748863278826240228042858.
drug called Xylazine has gained notoriety in recent times, earning the nickname "zombie drug" due to reported alarming effects on its users. Although Xylazine is primarily intended for veterinary use as a sedative and muscle relaxant for animals, there have been growing concerns about its misuse among humans, particularly in the context of illicit drug use. However, it is essential to rely on accurate and evidence-based information when discussing the health risks associated with any substance, rather than resorting to sensationalized terms like "zombie drug." The situation involving Xylazine misuse is a matter of concern, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration has highlighted it as a significant threat to public health.
一种名为赛拉嗪的药物近来声名狼藉,因其对使用者产生的惊人影响而赢得了“僵尸药”的绰号。尽管赛拉嗪主要用于兽医领域,作为动物的镇静剂和肌肉松弛剂,但人们越来越担心它在人类中的滥用情况,尤其是在非法药物使用的背景下。然而,在讨论与任何物质相关的健康风险时,依靠准确且有证据支持的信息至关重要,而不是使用“僵尸药”这样耸人听闻的术语。赛拉嗪滥用的情况令人担忧,美国缉毒局已将其列为对公众健康的重大威胁。