Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Medetomidine-Vatinoxan is used in dog for Sedation with improved hemodynamics. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medetomidine-Vatinoxan in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zenalpha
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0 per Zenalpha label | Single dose (weight-based) | 30-60 min sedation; reversible | Sedation with improved hemodynamics | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Medetomidine provides alpha-2 mediated sedation and analgesia; vatinoxan blocks peripheral alpha-2 effects to maintain cardiac output and tissue perfusion.
Dogs only (FDA-approved). Reduced bradycardia compared to medetomidine alone. Reversible with atipamezole for central effects. Improved hemodynamic profile.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Medetomidine-Vatinoxan pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.