Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Vatinoxan is used in dog for Used with medetomidine (Zenalpha) for sedation with reduced CV effects. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for 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 see notes | Single dose | Duration of sedation | Used with medetomidine (Zenalpha) for sedation with reduced CV effects | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Peripheral alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist that does not cross BBB. Blocks cardiovascular side effects of medetomidine (bradycardia, vasoconstriction) while preserving central sedation.
Dogs only. FDA-approved in combination with medetomidine. Preserves sedation while reducing cardiovascular compromise. Do not use additional atipamezole peripherally.
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? 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.