Metatomodine: A vet tranquilizer used in drug abuse
We know there are some medicines that both animals and humans can use, but there are others that are intended for veterinary uses yet are abused by humans.
A lot of fentanyl on the streets today is laced with xylazine, a veterinary anesthetic that can also be used as a tranquilizer. Metatomodine is used in veterinary medicine as well and can be used in place of xylazine. Both can increase the addiction. Some of these medicines are also making their way into cannabis.
Join us in Medical History Mysteries as talk more about metatomodine and how this may affect your dental patients and your dental care. Learn more about what to do if you suspect your patients may be under the influence of any of these drugs.
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About the Author
Pamela Maragliano, DMD
Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].
Tom Viola, RPh, CCP
With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.