Description
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Composition
1ml contains:
| Acepromazine (as maleate) | 5mg |
| Excipients: | |
| Benzyl alcohol (E1519) | 10mg |
Characteristics
Acepromazine (as maleate) is a phenothiazine derivative. Phenothiazines have a depressive effect on the Central Nervous System, causing relaxation of the animal with muscle relaxation, indifference to the surrounding environment and alleviation of anxiety, nervousness an defence reactions. This action is due in part to an antagonistic action on dopaminergic receptors. Sedative effects last from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the individual.
Indications
In horses, dogs and cats:
– Tranquilization and pre-anaesthesia.