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Tiletamine-Zolazepam (Livestock)

Telazol

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Anesthetic

Routes

IMIV

Indications

Chemical restraintshort anesthesia

Mechanism of Action

Fixed combination of tiletamine (dissociative NMDA antagonist) and zolazepam (benzodiazepine). Provides chemical restraint and short-duration anesthesia in livestock.

Side effects & warnings

Extra-label use in food animals. Extended recovery in horses and cattle. Poor muscle relaxation. Increased salivation. Not readily reversible. Do not use as sole agent for painful procedures.

Species with Tiletamine-Zolazepam (Livestock) dosing data (1 dose rule)

Swine (Pig)

Species references:All Swine (Pig) drugs

Controlled Substance

Controlled substance

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook

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