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ORN Fall 2023 - Xylazine - An Introduction to a New Drug
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Description:
This lecture will discuss xylazine contamination in the current opioids. Xylazine history, pharmacology, clinical effects, and epidemiology will be discussed. Xylazine's contribution to the opioid epidemic, withdrawal, and treatment of patients with OUD will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives::
At the conclusion of the seminar learners will be able to:
  1. Discuss xylazine's history, pharmacology, clinical effects, and epidemiology.
  2. Discuss xylazine's contribution to the opioid epidemic.
  3. Discuss xylazine's contribution to opioid withdrawal and treatment of patients with opioid use disorders.
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Speaker:
Anthony Pizon, MD

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Pizon received his medical degree from the University of Toledo School of Medicine in 2001.  He then completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2004 and his Medical Toxicology Fellowship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona in 2006. Dr. Pizon is currently a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of the Division of Medical Toxicology and Director of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship at UPMC. He is also Assistant Medical Director of both the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Poison Centers. Yet, most importantly, he is blessed with amazing wife, Caryn, and four wonderful children (Benjamin, Elizabeth, Gabriela, and Seraphina).
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Availability: No future session
Access expires on Aug 01, 2026
Cost: FREE
Credit Offered:
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
1 AOA Category 1A Credit
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