ANASED- xylazine hydrochloride injection, solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

Xylazine Hydrochloride (UNII: NGC3S0882S) (Xylazine - UNII:2KFG9TP5V8)

Available from:

Akorn

INN (International Name):

Xylazine Hydrochloride

Composition:

Xylazine 100 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

INTRAVENOUS

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

Xylazine should be used in horses and Cervidae (Fallow Deer, Mule Deer, Sika Deer, White-Tailed Deer and Elk) when it is desirable to produce a state of sedation accompanied by a shorter period of analgesia. Horses: Xylazine has been used successfully as follows: - Diagnostic procedures — oral and ophthalmic examinations, abdominal palpation, rectal palpation, vaginal examination, catheterization of the bladder and radiographic examinations. - Orthopedic procedures, such as application of casting materials and splints. - Dental procedures. - Minor surgical procedures of short duration such as debridement, removal of cutaneous neoplasms and suturing of lacerations. - To calm and facilitate handling of fractious animals. Major surgical procedures: When used as a preanesthetic to general anesthesia. When used in conjunction with local anesthetics. - When used as a preanesthetic to general anesthesia. - When used in conjunction with local anesthetics. Cervidae: Xylazine may be used for the following: - To ca

Product summary:

NDC 59399-111-50 50 mL vial NADA # 139-236, Approved by FDA

Authorization status:

New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

ANASED- XYLAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, SOLUTION
AKORN
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ANASED INJECTION
(xylazine injection) 100 mg/mL
Sedative and Analgesic for Use in Horses and Cervidae (Fallow Deer,
Mule Deer, Sika
Deer, White-Tailed Deer and Elk)
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of
a licensed
veterinarian.
Do not use in Cervidae less than 15 days before or during the hunting
season.
DESCRIPTION:
AnaSed is supplied in 50 mL multiple-dose vials as a sterile solution.
EACH ML CONTAINS: Xylazine hydrochloride equivalent to 100 mg of base
activity,
methylparaben 0.9 mg, propylparaben 0.1 mg, sodium citrate dihydrate
5.0 mg and
water for injection. pH adjusted with citric acid and sodium citrate.
INDICATIONS:
Xylazine should be used in horses and Cervidae (Fallow Deer, Mule
Deer, Sika Deer,
White-Tailed Deer and Elk) when it is desirable to produce a state of
sedation
accompanied by a shorter period of analgesia.
HORSES: Xylazine has been used successfully as follows:
1. Diagnostic procedures — oral and ophthalmic examinations,
abdominal palpation,
rectal palpation, vaginal examination, catheterization of the bladder
and radiographic
examinations.
2. Orthopedic procedures, such as application of casting materials and
splints.
3. Dental procedures.
4. Minor surgical procedures of short duration such as debridement,
removal of
cutaneous neoplasms and suturing of lacerations.
5. To calm and facilitate handling of fractious animals.
Major surgical procedures:
a. When used as a preanesthetic to general anesthesia.
b. When used in conjunction with local anesthetics.
CERVIDAE: Xylazine may be used for the following:
1. To calm and facilitate handling of fractious animals.
2. Diagnostic procedures.
3. Minor surgical procedures.
4. Therapeutic medication for sedation and relief of pain following
injury or surgery.
5. As a preanesthetic to local anesthesia, AnaSed at the recommended
dosages can be
used in conjunction with local anesthetics, such as procaine or
lidocaine.
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
1.