Domidine™ (detomidine hydrochloride)
Domidine™ (detomidine hydrochloride) 10 mg/mL, 5 mL vial
Domidine™ (detomidine hydrochloride) 10 mg/mL 20 mL vial
Domidine™ is a synthetic alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist with potent, non-narcotic sedative and analgesic properties. It produces dose-dependent sedation and superficial and visceral analgesia, with both the depth and duration of effect dependent on the administered dose. [GS1.1] Domidine™ is indicated for use as a sedative and analgesic to facilitate minor surgical and diagnostic procedures in mature horses and yearlings. It has been used successfully for the following: to calm fractious horses, to provide relief from abdominal pain, to facilitate bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasogastric intubation, nonreproductive rectal palpitations, suturing of skin lacerations, and castrations. Additionally, an approved, local infiltration anesthetic is indicated for castration.
| Active(s)/Ingredient(s): | detomidine hydrochloride |
| Pack size(s): | 10mg/mL, 20mL vial |
| Documents: | Package insert get_app SDS get_app |
Important safety information
As with all drugs, side effects may occur. Do not use Domidine Sterile Solution in horses with pre-existing atrioventricular (AV) or sinoatrial (SA) block, with severe coronary insufficiency, cerebrovascular disease, respiratory disease, or chronic renal failure. Intravenous potentiated sulfonamides should not be used in anesthetized or sedated horses. Careful consideration should be given to horses approaching or in endotoxic or traumatic shock, to horses with advanced liver or kidney disease, or to horses under stress from extreme heat, cold, fatigue, or high altitude. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Handle dosing syringes with caution to avoid direct exposure to skin, eyes or mouth. Refer to the prescribing information for complete details or visit www.dechra‐us.com.