Introduction

Name

• Acepromazine.

Class of drug

• Phenothiazine sedative.

Description

Chemical name

• 1-[10-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-10H-phenothiazin-2-yl]ethanone.
• 10-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]phenothiazin-2-yl methyl ketone.

Molecular formula

• C₁₉H₂₂N₂OS.C₄H₄O₄.

Physical properties

• Pale yellow injectable solution, gel or tablets.

Storage requirements

• <25°C.
• Protect from light.

Uses

Indications

• Pre-anesthetic medication.
• Sedation.
• Tranquilization.

Administration

Pharmacokinetics

Precautions

Interactions

With other drugs

• Other central nervous system (CNS) depressant agents, may cause additive CNS depression if used with acepromazine.

Withdrawal Period

Adverse Reactions

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed Papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.

Other sources of information

• Haskell S, Gehring R, Payne M, Craigmill A, Webb A, Baynes R & Riviere (2017) Digest, Update on FARAD food animal drug withholding recommendations. [online]. Available at: www.farad.org. 
• Steneroden K & Wydallis E (2014) Veterinary Drug Formulary.
• Yolande Bishop (2005) The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Published in association with the British Veterinary Association.
• NOAH compendium of datasheets.
• VMD product database.