Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) for Horse
Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) is used in horse for Muscle spasm, rhabdomyolysis (tying up), Exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying up), muscle spasm. Routes documented in horse: IV. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Robaxin-V
Dose ranges
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Mechanism of action
Centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant that depresses multisynaptic reflex arcs. Does not directly relax skeletal muscle or depress the neuromuscular junction.
Side effects & warnings
For horses and cattle. IV injection only — administer slowly (not more than 2ml/min per kg BW). May cause sedation, salivation, and ataxia. Do not use in animals with known renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Methocarbamol (Equine 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.