Acepromazine Tablets

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Description

Acepromazine Maleate Tablets are a prescription veterinary tranquilizer indicated for use in dogs as an aid in tranquilization and as a pre-anesthetic agent. This oral medication is commonly prescribed to help calm dogs before veterinary examinations, grooming, diagnostic imaging, transportation, and minor surgical procedures requiring restraint or sedation.

Containing acepromazine maleate, a phenothiazine tranquilizer, these tablets produce sedation, muscle relaxation, and reduced spontaneous activity by acting on the central nervous system. They are frequently administered before anesthesia to help reduce stress and decrease anesthetic requirements during procedures.

Because individual responses vary among dogs and certain breeds may be more sensitive, Acepromazine Tablets should only be used under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Uses & Benefits

• Prescription veterinary tranquilizer
• Provides sedation before examinations and procedures
• Used as a pre-anesthetic agent
• Helps facilitate grooming, X-rays, and minor surgical procedures
• Produces muscle relaxation and calming effects
• Oral tablet for convenient administration
• Veterinarian-directed dosing
• Rapid onset with several hours of activity

How It Works

Acepromazine maleate is a phenothiazine tranquilizer that depresses activity within the central nervous system. It blocks dopamine receptors and alpha-adrenergic receptors, resulting in sedation, muscle relaxation, and decreased spontaneous activity. In addition to its tranquilizing effects, acepromazine has antiemetic properties and may reduce the amount of general anesthetic needed during veterinary procedures.

Indications

Acepromazine Maleate Tablets are indicated in dogs:

• As an aid in tranquilization
• As a pre-anesthetic agent
• To assist with restraint during veterinary examinations
• Prior to grooming procedures
• Prior to radiographic (X-ray) procedures
• Prior to minor surgical procedures
• Prior to other veterinary treatments requiring calming or restraint

Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:

Acepromazine Maleate

Inactive Ingredients:

Inactive ingredients vary slightly by manufacturer and tablet strength but may include pharmaceutical excipients such as:

• Lactose
• Microcrystalline Cellulose
• Magnesium Stearate
• Corn Starch
• Pregelatinized Starch

Refer to manufacturer labeling for the complete inactive ingredient list.

Directions

Use only as directed by your veterinarian.
Administer orally.
Dosage is individualized based on:

• Body weight
• Temperament
• Age
• Health status
• Desired degree of tranquilization
• Planned veterinary procedure

Tablets are typically administered 30 to 60 minutes before the desired effect to allow adequate onset of sedation. Always follow your veterinarian's dosing instructions.

Cautions

• Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
• For use in dogs only.
• For animal use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to phenothiazines.
• Use cautiously in debilitated, geriatric, dehydrated, anemic, or cardiovascular-compromised patients.
• Certain breeds, including Boxers, Greyhounds, giant breeds, and dogs with the MDR1 gene mutation, may be more sensitive to acepromazine.
• Do not use to control tremors associated with organophosphate poisoning. Phenothiazines may potentiate organophosphate toxicity.

Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects may include:

• Sedation
• Muscle relaxation
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Slow heart rate
• Temporary incoordination
• Prolapse of the third eyelid
• Lower body temperature
• Rare paradoxical excitement
• Prolonged sedation in sensitive animals

Contact your veterinarian if severe weakness, collapse, breathing difficulty, or prolonged recovery occurs.

Precautions

• Monitor your dog until the sedative effects have worn off.
• Protect sedated animals from injury and extreme temperatures.
• Concurrent use with opioids, anesthetics, or other sedatives may enhance sedation.
• Use only as prescribed by your veterinarian.
• Inform your veterinarian about all medications and supplements your dog is receiving before administration.

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from excessive moisture and light.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Refer to manufacturer labeling for complete storage recommendations.