[Wagg & Purr] Atipamezole Injection

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

ATIPAMEZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE

Available from:

AVET HEALTH LIMITED

INN (International Name):

atipamezole HCl(5mg/mL)

Pharmaceutical form:

PARENTERAL LIQUID/SOLUTION/SUSPENSION

Composition:

ATIPAMEZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE UNGROUPED Active 5.0 mg/ml

Units in package:

10mL

Class:

VM - Veterinary Medicine

Manufactured by:

MODERN VET THERAPEUT

Therapeutic group:

CAT | DOG | BITCH | CASTRATE | CAT - QUEEN | CAT - TOM | KITTEN | PUPPY

Therapeutic area:

ANTIDOTES

Therapeutic indications:

MEDETOMIDINE REVERSING AGENT&ANTAGONIST

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 4; Withholding period: WHP: N/A; Host/pest details: CAT: [MEDETOMIDINE REVERSING AGENT&ANTAGONIST]; DOG: [MEDETOMIDINE REVERSING AGENT&ANTAGONIST]; Poison schedule: 4; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: CAT: [MEDETOMIDINE REVERSING AGENT&ANTAGONIST]; DOG: [MEDETOMIDINE REVERSING AGENT&ANTAGONIST]; For parenteral use in reversing and abolishing the effects of medetomidine hydrochloride in dogs and cats.Use in pregnant animals has not been established, and is therefore not recommended.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

Product Name:
Application No:
[Wagg & Purr] Atipamazole Injection
63527/129270
Label Name:
[Wagg & Purr] Atipamazole Injection
Signal Headings:
PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL REMEDY
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
Constituent
Statements:
5 mg/m
L
ATIPAMEZOLE HYDROCHLORIDE
Claims:
[Short Claim]
Specific
reverser of medetomidine for dogs and cats.
[Long Claim]
For parenteral use in reversing and abolishing the effects of
medetomidine
hydrochloride in dogs and cats.
Net Contents:
10mL
Directions for Use:
Restraints:
Contraindications:
The use of [Wagg & Purr] Atipamezole Injection in pregnant animals has
not been
established and is therefore not recommended.
Precautions:
Due to the potent pharmacological activity of [Wagg & Purr]
Atipamezole Injection, skin
contact with atipamezole solution should be avoided. Wipe any spillage
off the skin of the
animal.
Side Effects:
In dogs, a transient hypotensive effect has been observed during the
first 10 minutes post-
injection. Vomiting and panting after [Wagg & Purr] Atipamezole
Injection have been
reported but these effects appear to be rare. Transient over-alertness
and tachycardia
may be observed after a possible overdose. RLP APPROVED
Dosage and
Administration:
Discard unused product within 6 months of first broaching the vial.
For intramuscular injection.
Species Dose Quantity
Dog I.M./ 5 x medetomidine dose (50-400 µg/kg) Same volume as the
medetomidine
dose Cat I.M./ 2.5 x medetomidine dose (125-375 µg/kg) Half the
volume of the
medetomidine dose
[Wagg & Purr] Atipamezole Injection is absorbed quickly and is
generally administered
15-60 minutes after medetomidine.
General Directions:
Description
A clear colourless solution for injection.
Indications
[Wagg & Purr] Atipamezole Injection
is a selective alpha -2 adrenergic receptor
antagonist which is capable of reversing and abolishing the effects of
medetomidine
hydrochloride in dogs and cats.
Withholding Periods:
Trade Advice:
Safety Directions:
First Aid Instructions:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doc