Equine Flashcards
What is the dose rate and concetration of Flinixin?
1.1 mg/kg and 50 mg/ml
What is Flinixin used for?
NSAID, analgesia, antipyuretic
What is the rate and concentration of Bute (Phenylbutazone)?
2.2 - 4.4 mg/kg, 200 mg/ml
What is Phenylbutazone (Bute) used for in horses?
Analgesia and anti-inflammatory.
Commonly used for painrelief for lameness.
What is the rate and concentration of?
0.3 - 0.5 mg/kg; 100 mg/ml
What is Xylazine used for?
Sedation, analgesia and muscle relaxant.
What is the dose and concentration of Detomodine?
0.01 mg/kg; 10 mg/ml
What is Detomodine prescribed for?
Heavy sedation, muscle relaxation and analgesia.
Alpha-2-agonist
What is the dose and concentration of Butophanol?
0.05-0.1 mg/kg; 10 mg/ml
What is Butorphanol prescribed for?
Analgesia, slightly more than morphine.
k agonist / u antagonist.
Can be combined with Acepromazine for greater sedative effects.
Butorphanol has tranquilizer effects.