DESCRIPTION: Acepromazine Maleate Injection is a sterile solution that may be injected intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously. It offers potent neuroleptic action and low toxicity, making it especially useful for tranquilizing dogs, cats, and horses. Veterinarians also find the rapid onset and hypnotic effect beneficial.
Key Benefits:
Acepromazine Maleate Injection works to depress the central nervous system, which causes sedation, relaxation of muscles, and a reduction in spontaneous activity. It is rapidly-acting and provides a rapid and pronounced calming effect.
Formulated For: Intended for horses, cats and dogs only.
How is Medication Given?
This sterile solution can be administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously. Dosage rates should be determined on an individual basis dependent upon the tranquilization level needed. Generally, dosage rate in mg per pound of body weight will decrease as the animal's body weight increases.
What Results Can I Expect? Acepromazine Maleate Injection is particularly useful in preanesthetic uses, and it helps with tranquilization.
What Form Does Medication Come In? Injectable
Dose and Administration: Sold in a vial containing 50 mL (10 mg per mL).
Possible Side Effects:
A study of safety focused on high Acepromazine Maleate doses showed no adverse reactions, even when dosed at triple the upper recommended limit for daily dosing. At upper dosage limits, mild depression was the most frequently reported side effect. This typically resolved 24 hours after administering the last dose. Many clinical trials demonstrated that the only adverse reaction was mild respiratory distress (reverse sneezing). This is typically a transient effect that does not affect the action of the drug.
Precautions:
After use, third eyelid elevation is possible.This is reversible and is not a concerning condition. The most frequently reported adverse reactions are lethargy, quietness, or relaxation. Some pets might seem uncoordinated or unsteady. These side effects are common and may last for many hours after dosing. This drug can interact with other medications. Consult your veterinarian to determine whether your pet's other medications are safe to use with Acepromazine. Drug interactions are known to occur with narcotics, barbiturates, propranolol, epinephrine, antacids, or antidiarrheals. Keep your pet warm during treatment, as this medication can lower their body temperature. Susceptible animals may experience new or worsening epilepsy or seizures. Exercise caution or avoid administering to a pet with any seizure disorder. Sedation is possible, but severe excitement or aggression are also possible. For this reason, dogs should never be left alone with a young child and should be handled gently during treatment. Boxers should not be treated with this medication, as lower blood pressure and subsequent heart arrhythmia could occur. When the nervous control of the blood vessels is blocked, blood pressure may be lowered. In certain cases, heart rate may be elevated. Therefore, use with caution in any animal with heart disease. Do not administer to a hypersensitive or allergic animal.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool and dry location.
In Case of Overdose: Call your nearest pet hospital.
