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US brand names:GG, Gecolate
Centrally-acting muscle relaxant that interrupts nerve impulse transmission at the internuncial neuron level of the spinal cord, subcortical areas, and brainstem. Used for muscle relaxation during equine anesthesia induction.
For horses and cattle. Must be administered IV as 5-10% solution. Perivascular injection causes tissue necrosis. Used in combination with ketamine and xylazine (Triple Drip) for short-term anesthesia.
Species references:All Cattle (Beef/Dairy) drugsAll Horse (Equine) drugs
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