- Introduction
- Uses
- Administration
- Pharmacokinetics
- Precautions
- Withdrawal Periods
- Adverse Reactions
- Further Reading
Introduction
Name
- Xylazine or xylazine hydrochloride.
Class of drug
- Alpha-2 adrenoceptor stimulant.
Description
Chemical name
- N-(5,6-Dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazin-2-yl)-2,6-xylidine.
Molecular formula
- C12H16N2S.
Molecular weight
- 220.3.
Storage requirements
- Store at room temperature.
- Discard 28 days after first opening.
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.
- Ruiz-Colon et al (2014) Xylazine intoxication in humans and its importance as an emerging adulterant in abused drugs: A comprehensive review of the literature. Forensic Sci Int 240, 1-8 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.
- Rizk A, Herdtweck S, Offinger J, Meyer H, Zaghloul A & Rehage J (2012) The use of xylazine hydrochloride in an analgesic protocol for claw treatment of lame dairy cows in lateral recumbency on a surgical tipping table. Vet J 192 (2), 193–198 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Plumb's Veterinary Drugs.
- VMD Product Database.