Premium
Cardiorespiratory and sedative effects of a combination of acepromazine, xylazine and methadone in the horse
Author(s) -
NILSFORS L.,
KVART C.,
KALLINGS P.,
CARLSTEN J.,
BONDESSON U.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1988.tb01546.x
Subject(s) - acepromazine , xylazine , sedative , cardiorespiratory fitness , anesthesia , heart rate , respiratory rate , medicine , horse , sedation , methadone , blood pressure , ketamine , paleontology , biology
Summary Cardiorespiratory and sedative effects of a combination of acepromazine, xylazine and methadone were studied in the horse. Acepromazine and xylazine produced cardiovascular effects whereas methadone mainly affected respiratory rate. Decreases in heart rate, arterial blood pressure and respiratory rate were seen. Sedation was superior to that of acepromazine, xylazine or a combination of these. No serious side effects were seen.