Questions and Answers
What class of drug is Acepromazine?
Phenothiazine
Is Acepromazine a controlled drug?
False
Is Acepromazine water soluble?
True
Where is Acepromazine metabolized?
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What types of effects does Acepromazine have?
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In which animals is Acepromazine approved?
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What are the injection routes for Acepromazine?
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Is there a reversal agent currently available for Acepromazine?
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What are some adverse effects of Acepromazine?
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What are the other significant characteristics of Acepromazine?
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In which patients is Acepromazine contraindicated?
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The dose range for Acepromazine is ____ mg/kg.
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Study Notes
Acepromazine Overview
- Acepromazine belongs to the phenothiazine class of drugs.
- It is not classified as a controlled substance.
- The drug is water soluble, facilitating administration.
Metabolism and Approved Use
- Acepromazine is metabolized by the liver.
- Approved for use in dogs, cats, and horses.
Administration Routes
- Can be administered via IV, IM, SQ, or orally.
- For horses, intravenous (IV) administration is mandatory.
Effects and Safety
- No reversal agent is currently available for Acepromazine.
- Common adverse effects include:
- Hypotension leading to decreased body temperature.
- Bradycardia and reduction in seizure threshold.
- Decreased packed cell volume (PCV) and dry mouth.
- Penile prolapse may occur in large animals like horses.
- Sedative effects can be diminished by sufficient patient stimulation.
Pharmacology and Usage
- Acepromazine acts by blocking dopamine and histamine receptors.
- It crosses the placental barrier slowly.
- Higher doses may increase hypotension without enhancing sedation.
- It can be combined with opioids to provide sedation and analgesia for minor procedures.
- Used alone or in combination as a preanesthetic to reduce the dose of general anesthetics needed and improve induction and recovery processes.
Contraindications and Dosing
- Contraindicated in:
- Patients with liver and kidney damage or disease.
- Geriatric patients, neonates, and those presenting with hypotension.
- Patients with a history of seizures.
- Recommended dose range is between 0.05-0.1 mg/kg.
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