Thiamylal Sodium for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Thiamylal Sodium is used in cattle for Ultra-short-acting anesthesia induction. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiamylal Sodium in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bio-Tal
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 4–8 mg/kg | Once | Single dose | Ultra-short-acting anesthesia induction | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Mechanism of action
Ultra-short-acting thiobarbiturate that potentiates GABA activity at the GABA-A receptor, producing rapid loss of consciousness and muscle relaxation.
Side effects & warnings
Strict IV injection only — perivascular causes severe necrosis. No analgesia. Cumulative effect with repeated doses. Recovery excitement is common. Not for use in debilitated animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with cattle dosing
Thiamylal Sodium dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Thiamylal Sodium pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — 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.