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Detomidine hydrochloride

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Introduction

Name

  • Detomidine hydrochloride.

Class of drug

  • Alpha-2 adrenoceptor stimulant.

Description

Chemical name

  • 4-(2,3-Dimethylbenzyl)imidazole hydrochloride.

Molecular formula

  • C12H14N2,HCl.

Molecular weight

  • 222.7.

Physical properties

  • Available as solution for injection

Storage requirements

  • Store at room temperature. Protect from light.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed Papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Alexander D (2014) The bovine caesarean - part two, difficult caesareans (potential pitfalls and how to overcome them). In Practice (36), 15–26.
  • Hokkanen A H, Raekallio M R, Salla K, Viitasaari E, Norring M & Vainio O M (2014) Sublingual administration of detomidine to calves prior to disbudding: A comparison with the intravenous route. Vet Anaesth Analg 41 (4), 372–377 PubMed.
  • Abrahamsen E J (2013) Chemical restraint and injectable anesthesia of ruminants. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 29 (1), 209–27 PubMed.
  • Alexander D (2013) Bovine caesarean section 1. On-farm operations. In Practice, 35 (10), 574–588 VetMedResource.
  • Hallowell G, Potter T & Aldridge B (2012) Medical support for cattle and small ruminant surgical patients. In Practice 34 (4), 226–233 VetMedResource.
  • Lin H C & Riddell M G (2003) Preliminary study of the effects of xylazine or detomidine with or without butorphanol for standing sedation in dairy cattle. Vet Therapeu Res Appl Vet Med 4 (3), 285–291 VetMedResource.
  • Jedruch J & Gajewski Z (1986) The effect of detomidine hydrochloride (Domosedan) on the electrical activity of  the uterus in cows. Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica. Supplementum 82, 189–192 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Plumb's Veterinary Drugs.
  • VMD Product Database.