Detomidine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Detomidine is an α2-adrenergic agonist that is used as a horse sedative. Normally, it is administered in the salt form, detomidine hydrochloride. This drug is prescribed by veterinarians and is marketed as Dormosedan. Currently, it is only approved by the FDA for use in horses but has been studied for use in other large animals.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Detomidine |
| Generic | Detomidine |
| Detomidine Other Names | Detomidine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C12H14N2 |
| Weight | Average: 186.253 Monoisotopic: 186.115698458 |
| Groups | Vet approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Used as a large animal sedative, primarily in horses.
