ATIPAM, 5.0 MG/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION FOR CATS AND DOGS

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

ATIPAMEZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE

Available from:

Eurovet Animal Health B.V.

ATC code:

QV03AB90

INN (International Name):

ATIPAMEZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dosage:

5.0 Mg/Ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for Injection

Prescription type:

POM

Therapeutic group:

Canine, Feline

Therapeutic area:

Atipamezole

Therapeutic indications:

Neurological Preparations

Authorization status:

Authorised

Authorization date:

2008-05-23

Summary of Product characteristics

                                SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE VETERINARY MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Atipam, 5.0 mg/ml, solution for injection for cats and dogs.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
Clear and colourless sterile aqueous solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 TARGET SPECIES
Cats and dogs.
4.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE, SPECIFYING THE TARGET SPECIES
Atipamezole hydrochloride is a selective 2-antagonist and indicated for reversal of the sedative effects of
medetomidine and dexmedetomidine in cats and dogs.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
The product should not be used in:
- Breeding animals
- Animals suffering from liver- or renal diseases
See also section 4.7.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS FOR EACH TARGET SPECIES
Make sure the animal has regained a normal swallowing reflex before any food or drink is offered.
Each ml contains:
Active ingredients
Atipamezole hydrochloride (equivalent to 4.27 mg atipamezole base) 5.0 mg
Excipients
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218)
1.0 mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.5 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMALS
After administration of the product, the animals should be allowed to rest in a quiet place. During recovery time
animals should not be left unattended.
Due to different dosing recommendations caution should be taken if using the product off-label in animals other than
the target species.
If sedatives other than (dex)medetomidine are given, it must be kept in mind that the effects of those other agents may
persist after reversal of (dex)medetomidine.
Atipamezole does not reverse the effect of ketamine, which m
                                
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