CDC Warns About 'Rhino Tranq,' a Mix of Fentanyl and Animal Sedative that Resists Overdose Reversal

CDC warns about 'rhino tranq,' a mix of fentanyl and animal sedative that resists overdose reversal

Fentanyl alone is dangerous enough, but now comes a warning about "rhino tranq," which is fentanyl laced with the animal sedative medetomidine, making it even more lethal. Adding to the danger, it doesn't respond to overdose reversal medications.

Cartels pushing 'rhino tranq' fentanyl into US, raising new concerns

U.S. drug samples laced with the sedative medetomidine have increased by more than 1,150% since 2023, CDC officials warn

CDC warns of ‘rhino tranq’ surge in Northeast illicit drug supply

Federal health officials this week warned of the dangerous sedative “rhino tranq” spreading through the illicit drug supply, with the highest concentrations detected in the Northeast.

Fatal drug combination sparks alert as 'rhino tranq’ spreads across US – Democratic Accent

Health and government officials are warning of a potential deadly substance in the illegal drug supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued a health advisory on Thursday about reports of medetomidine being detected in fentanyl. Also known as “rhino tranq,” “mede” or “dex,” medetomidine is a veterinary sedative that causes severe, prolonged sedation. Classi…

Fatal drug combination sparks alert as 'rhino tranq’ spreads across US

Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative known as "rhino tranq," has seen a 3,000% increase in fentanyl samples since 2023, according to a CDC health advisory.