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ACP Injection 2 mg/ml:  Uses
 
 
ACP Injection 2 mg/ml
Uses
The 2 mg/ml solution is intended for use only in cats and dogs.
Anaesthetic premedication
Following acepromazine administration, the amount of anaesthetic necessary to induce anaesthesia is considerably reduced. This reduction is approximately one-third of a suitable induction agent.
Tranquillisation
Acepromazine tranquillisation (ataraxy) involves a modification of temperament which is not associated with hypnosis, narcosis or marked sedation. This is achieved with low doses of acepromazine.
Sedation
At higher dose rates, acepromazine is a sedative.
Acepromazine possesses anti-emetic, hypothermic, hypotensive and anti-spasmodic properties and shows a marked potentiating effect on barbiturate anaesthesia.
           
 
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  Date updated: 29 January 2008