Introduction

Name

• Atipamezole.

Class of drug

• Selective alpha-2 adrenoreceptor antagonist.

Description

Chemical name

• 4-2(-ethyl-1,3-dihydroinden-2-yl)-3H imidazole.

Molecular formula

• C14H16N2.

Molecular weight

• 212.29.

Uses

Indications

• Reversal of sedative effects of medetomidine and dexmedetomidine.

Administration

Pharmacokinetics

Precautions

Adverse Reactions

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.

Other sources of information

• Meredith A & Lord B (2014) EdsBSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine. BSAVA. ISBN:
  ISBN: 9781905319497.
• Ramsey I (2014) BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. 8th edn. BSAVA. ISBN: 9781905319657.
• Veterinary Medicines Directorate (2013)Veterinary Medicines Guidance Notes.Website:www.gov.uk/government/collections/veterinary-medicines-guidance-notes-vmgns.

Organisation(s)

• National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website:  www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Compendium/Overview/-21789.html .