Domidine 10 ml
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Composition
Detomidine hydrochloride 10.0 mg/ml
Indications
For the sedation and slight analgesia of horses and cattle, to facilitate physical examinations and treatments, such as minor surgical interventions.
Detomidine can be used for:
Examinations (e.g. endoscopia, rectal and gynaecological examinations, X-rays).
Minor surgical procedures (e.g. treatment of wounds, dental treatment, tendon treatment, excision of skin tumours, teat treatment).
Before treatment and medication (e.g. stomach tube, horse shoeing).
For premedication prior to administration of injection- or inhalation anaesthetics.
Dosage
| Dosage in mcg/kg | Dosage in ml/100 kg | Level of sedation | Commencement of effect (min) | Duration of effect (hrs) | |
| horse | cattle | ||||
| 10-20 | 0.1-0.2 | Light | 3-5 | 5-8 | 0.5-1 |
| 20-40 | 0.2-0.4 | Moderate | 3-5 | 5-8 | 0.5-1 |
When prolonged sedation and analgesia is required, doses of 40 to 80 µg/kg can be used. The duration of effect is up to 3 hours.
For combination with other product to intensify the sedation or for premedication prior to general anaesthesia, doses of 10 to 30 µg/kg can be used.