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Trazodone hydrochloride
Synonym(s): Desyrel, Oleptro, Molipaxin
Introduction
Name
- Trazodone hydrochloride.
Class of drug
- Phenylpiperazine antidepressant.
- Serotonin (5-HT2A) Antagonist/Reuptake Inhibitor.
Description
- Treat overdosage with oral activated charcoal Charcoal activated and monitor for at least 6 hours including ECG.
- Treat symptomatically.
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.
- Erickson A, Harbin K, MacPherson J, Rundle K & Overall K L (2021) A review of pre-appointment medications to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs and cats at veterinary visits. Can Vet J 62(9), 952-960 PubMed.
- Gilbert-Gregory S E, Stull J W, Rice M R & Meghan E. Herron M E (2016) Effects of trazodone on behavioral signs of stress in hospitalized dogs. JAVMA 249(11), 1281-1291 PubMed; vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/images/Trazodone%20Paper%20JAVMA2016.pdf.
- Gruen M E, Roe S C, Griffith E, Hamilton A & Sherman B L (2014) The Use of Trazodone to Facilitate Post-Surgical Confinement in Dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 245(3), 296-30 PubMed.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.