Acepromazine Injectable is a rapid acting, 10mg/mL concentration injectable used as a preanesthetic and tranquilizer for dogs, cats and horses with a low order of toxicity. Can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures. Its rapid action and lack of hypnotic effect are added advantages.
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Specifications
Item Number
193252
Generic Name
Acepromazine Maleate
Common Brand Name(s)
Acetylpromazine, PromAce
For Use With
Dogs, Cats & Horses
Administration Form
Injection
Product Form
Injectable
Health Condition
Motion Sickness, Anxiety
Drug Type
Sedative
Uses
Dogs and Cats : Acepromazine Injection can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during
examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures; to alleviate itching as a result of
skin irritation; as an antiemetic to control vomiting associated with motion sickness.
Acepromazine Injection is particularly useful as a preanesthetic agent (1) to enhance and prolong the
effects of barbiturates, thus reducing the requirements for general anesthesia; (2) as an adjunct to
surgery under local anesthesia.
Horses : Acepromazine Injection can be used as an aid in controlling fractious animals during
examination, treatment, loading and transportation. Particularly useful when used in conjunction with
local anesthesia for firing, castration, neurectomy, removal of skin tumors, ocular surgery and applying casts.
Possible Side Effects
Serious adverse reactions may occur such as behavioral disorders in dogs such as aggression, biting/chewing, and nervousness.
Drug & Food Interactions
Do not use Acepromazine Injection to control tremors associated with organic phosphate poisoning. Do not use in conjunction with
organophosphorus vermifuges or ectoparasiticides, including flea collars. Do not use with procaine hydrochloride.
Precautions
Tranquilizers, like Acepromazine Injectable, are potent central nervous system depressants and they can cause marked sedation with
suppression of the sympathetic nervous system.
Tranquilizers can produce prolonged depression or motor restlessness when given in excessive
amounts or when given to sensitive animals.
Tranquilizers are additive in action to the actions of other depressants and will potentiate general
anesthesia. Tranquilizers should be administered in smaller doses and with greater care during general
anesthesia and also to animals exhibiting symptoms of stress, debilitation, cardiac disease, sympathetic
blockade, hypovolemia or shock. Acepromazine Injection, like other phenothiazine derivatives, is
detoxified in the liver; therefore, it should be used with caution in animals with a previous history of
liver dysfunction or leukopenia.
Each mL contains: acepromazine maleate 10 mg, sodium citrate 0.36%, citric acid 0.075%, benzyl
alcohol 1% and water for injection
Recommended Dosage
The dosage should be individualized, depending upon the degree of tranquilization required. As a general rule, the dosage requirement in mg/lb of body weight decreases as the weight of the animal
increases.
Dogs : 0.25-0.5 mg/lb of body weight
Cats : 0.5-1 mg/lb of body weight
Horses : 2-4 mg/100 lb of body weight
Storage Instructions
Store at 68° to 77°F, excursions permitted between 59° - 86°F.
Use contents within 6 months of first puncture.
How is Acepromazine Injectable useful?
Acepromazine Injectable is most commonly used to sedate before surgery
or stressful procedures.
How should I administer Acepromazine Injectable?
Acepromazine Injection may be given intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously. IV doses should be administered slowly, and a period of at least 15 minutes should be allowed for the drug to take full effect.
Can handling this medication be hazardous to me, my family, or other animals?
There are no specific precautions required when handling this medication unless you are allergic to it. Wash your hands after handling
any medication.
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