Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Detomidine (Injectable) is used in horse for Standing sedation, Sedation, analgesia. Routes documented in horse: IM, IV. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Detomidine (Injectable) in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dormosedan
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Potent alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist providing dose-dependent sedation and analgesia. More potent than xylazine. Acts on central and peripheral alpha-2 receptors.
Causes initial hypertension followed by hypotension and bradycardia. Transient second-degree AV block is common. Reduce doses of other CNS depressants. Atipamezole reversal available but not labeled for horses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Detomidine (Injectable) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horse — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.