Acepromazine Maleate Injection is a sterile injectable solution that can be given subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. It comprises acepromazine maleate, a powerful neuroleptic with a low level of toxicity. This is very excellent for calming horses, cats, and dogs. It also has the advantages of having no hypnotic effect and acting quickly.
Who is Acepromazine Maleate Injection, 10 mg/ml 50 ml vial for?
Dogs, cats and horses.
Why use Acepromazine Maleate Injection, 10 mg/ml 50 ml vial?
Acepromazine Maleate Injection is a highly effective pre-anesthetic therapy that aids in relaxation.
How does Acepromazine Maleate Injection, 10 mg/ml 50 ml vial work?
Acepromazine Maleate Injection depresses the central nervous system. It induces muscular relaxation, drowsiness, and a decrease in spontaneous activity. It works quickly to generate a deep sense of relaxation.
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How is Acepromazine Maleate Injection, 10 mg/ml 50 ml vial sold?
10 mg/ml 50 mL vial
What are the side effects of Acepromazine Maleate Injection, 10 mg/ml 50 ml vial?
In numerous clinical trials, the sole side effect was reverse sneezing (moderate respiratory discomfort), which was very temporary and had no influence on the drug's effectiveness. Mild depression was the most commonly reported clinical observation at the higher dosage, which disappeared in the majority of instances 24 hours following drug cessation. Even when delivered at 3 times the upper limit of daily dosage guidelines, an acepromazine maleate safety study found no adverse responses.
What special precautions are there?
Never use without visiting a veterinarian first. Never use in an animal that has a medication allergy or is hypersensitive to it. This medicine can reduce an animal's blood pressure by blocking the neurological regulation of the blood vessels. This can raise the heart rate in some animals. As a result, administer with caution to animals with heart disease. In boxers, drug responses might result in cardiac arrhythmias and a reduction in blood pressure. As a result, this drug should be avoided in this breed. This product has the potential to cause sedation. It's possible that a paradoxical reaction of extreme enthusiasm or hostility will develop. Because of these factors, dogs on this medicine should be treated gently and should not be left alone with small children. In a vulnerable animal, this medicine might aggravate or induce seizures or epileptic fits. When giving medication to a pet with a seizure problem, use caution or avoid giving it at all. Warm up your pet. This drug has the potential to lower the body temperature. Other drugs may interact with this drug. Check with your veterinarian to see if any of your pet's other drugs interact with acepromazine. Antidiarrheals, antacids, epinephrine, propranolol, barbiturates, and opioids are among these medications. The most common effect is for pets to become more calm, quiet, and sluggish. Many pets might appear unsteady or clumsy. This is to be expected, and it may linger for several hours after dose. Third eyelid elevation is typical after usage. This is a reversible and non-concerning response.
If overdose occurs, please contact your local pet hospital or emergency pet clinic immediately.
How can I store Acepromazine Maleate Injection, 10 mg/ml 50 ml vial?
Keep product stored in a dry and cool environment.
Typical doses will titrate down as the animal's body weight increases. This product is administered in mg based on pounds of body weight. Dosing depends on the level of tranquilization required and the individual animal. Administer intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.
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