Detomidine: A new sedative for horses

Equine Veterinary Journal - Tập 18 Số 5 - Trang 366-370 - 1986
K.W. Clarke1, Polly Taylor2
1Department of Surgery, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
2Equine Clinical Unit, Animal Health Trust, Balaton Lodge, Snailwell Road, Newmarket, Suffolk

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SummaryDetomidine, given intravenously at doses of 5 to 30 (mean 13) μ/kg bodyweight (bwt), provided adequate sedation for a variety of clinical procedures in 93 per cent of administrations, and improved the ease of handling in the remaining animals. Side effects of ataxia and bradycardia were minimal at the lower dose rates. Higher doses were required for intramuscular use. In experimental trials 10 and 20 μg/kg bwt resulted in deep sedation and also significant hypertension and bradycardia of over 15 mins duration. Current literature on the use of detomidine in horses is reviewed.

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Equine Veterinary Journal

Tập 18 Số 5

366-370

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