Medetomidine (Rhino Tranq)

Description

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Medetomidine, sometimes called “rhino tranq” or “mede,” is a powerful synthetic sedative primarily used in veterinary medicine as an anesthetic and analgesic (pain reliever) for animals, including large wildlife like rhinos. It’s an alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist, which means it works by depressing the central nervous system.  Leading to sedation, muscle relaxation, and pain relief.

Why do people take it?

While medetomidine is approved for veterinary use. It is not approved for human use and is extremely dangerous when used by people. The reason it’s being encountered by people is because it has emerged as a dangerous adulterant in the illicit drug supply, particularly mixed with synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and sometimes also with xylazine (another veterinary tranquilizer).

People are not intentionally “taking” medetomidine for its own recreational effects.  In the way they might take other drugs. Instead, it’s being mixed into street drugs by illicit manufacturers without the knowledge of the user.

Potentiate (strengthen and prolong) the effects of other drugs: When mixed with opioids like fentanyl, medetomidine significantly intensifies and prolongs the sedative effects, which can be seen as desirable by users seeking a more intense high.

Increase bulk and profit: As an unregulated and relatively inexpensive substance. It can be used to “cut” more expensive drugs like fentanyl, increasing the quantity for sale.

Dangers of Medetomidine for Humans:

The presence of medetomidine (rhino tranq) in illicit drugs poses severe health risks:

Extreme Sedation: It causes profound and prolonged sedation, potentially leading to unconsciousness. Making individuals vulnerable to injury or suffocation.

Cardiovascular Depression: It can severely slow heart rate (bradycardia), cause low blood pressure (hypotension), and even lead to cardiac arrest. Heart rates as low as 20 beats per minute have been reported.

Respiratory Depression: Like opioids, it can suppress breathing, increasing the risk of respiratory arrest and death.

Naloxone Ineffectiveness: Crucially, medetomidine is not an opioid, so naloxone (Narcan), the common overdose reversal medication, does not reverse its effects. While naloxone should still be administered if an opioid is suspected to be present (which it almost always is with medetomidine). The sedation and other dangerous effects of medetomidine will persist.

Unknown Long-Term Effects: Since it’s not meant for human consumption. The long-term effects of medetomidine on humans are not well understood.

Complicated Withdrawal: Withdrawal symptoms are not well described but are likely similar to dexmedetomidine withdrawal, which can include severe hypertension, rapid heart rate, and agitation, sometimes requiring intensive care. Also order top quality research chemicals “Here”

No Readily Available Test Strips: Unlike fentanyl and xylazine, there are currently no widely available test strips for consumers to detect medetomidine in drug samples, making it even harder for users to know if their drugs are contaminated.