Tiletamine-Zolazepam (Livestock) for Swine
Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Tiletamine-Zolazepam (Livestock) is used in swine for Chemical restraint, short anesthesia. Routes documented in swine: IM. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiletamine-Zolazepam (Livestock) in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Telazol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 4–6 mg/kg | Once | Single dose; provides 20-40 min immobilization | Chemical restraint, short anesthesia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Anesthetic drugs with swine dosing
Why a species-specific page? Tiletamine-Zolazepam (Livestock) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — 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.