DEXDOMITOR SOLUTION

País: Canadá

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: Health Canada

Ingredientes activos:

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Disponible desde:

ORION CORPORATION

Dosis:

0.5MG

formulario farmacéutico:

SOLUTION

Composición:

DEXMEDETOMIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5MG

Vía de administración:

INTRAMUSCULAR

Unidades en paquete:

10ML

tipo de receta:

Prescription

Grupo terapéutico:

CATS; DOGS

Resumen del producto:

Active ingredient group (AIG) number: 0152657001

Estado de Autorización:

APPROVED

Fecha de autorización:

2009-09-28

Información para el usuario

02 APR 2015
11:21
PROFILE
DEXDOMITOR
®
DIN 02333929
dexmedetomidine hydrochloride sterile injectable solution
Veterinary Use Only
Sedative and Analgesic
For cats and dogs
DESCRIPTION: Dexdomitor
®
(dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) is a synthetic alpha
2
-adrenoreceptor agonist with sedative and analgesic properties. The
chemical name is (+)-4-
[(S)-
α
, 2,3-trimethylbenzyl]imidazole hydrochloride. It is a white, or
almost white, crystalline, water soluble substance having a molecular
weight of 236.7. The molecular formula
is C
13
H
16
N
2
•HCl and the structural formula is:
Each mL of Dexdomitor Sterile Injectable Solution contains 0.5 mg
dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, 1.6 mg methyl parahydroxybenzoate and
0.2 mg propyl parahydroxybenzoate
as preservatives, 9.0 mg sodium chloride and water for injection.
INDICATIONS: Dexdomitor Sterile Injectable Solution is indicated for
use as a sedative and analgesic in dogs and cats to facilitate
clinical examinations, clinical procedures, minor
surgical procedures, and minor dental procedures. Dexdomitor Sterile
Injectable Solution is also indicated for use as a preanesthetic to
general anesthesia in dogs and cats.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
It is recommended that dogs and cats be fasted for 12 hours before
treatment with Dexdomitor Sterile Injectable Solution. An eye
lubricant should be applied to prevent corneal
desiccation that may occur during sedation. Following injection of
Dexdomitor Sterile Injectable Solution, the animal should be allowed
to rest quietly for 15 minutes; sedation and
analgesia occur within 5 to 15 minutes, with peak effects at 20 to 30
minutes after Dexdomitor Sterile Injectable Solution.
_Dogs:_ Dexdomitor Sterile Injectable Solution produces sedation and
analgesia when administered intramuscularly (IM) at a dose of 500
mcg/m
2
, or intravenously (IV) at a dose
of 375 mcg/m
2
. Doses for preanesthesia are 125 or 375 mcg/m
2
IM. The choice of preanesthetic dose depends on the duration and
severity of the procedure, as well as the
anesthetic regime