Complete Up To Date Information about Domitor .
NADA Number: 140-999 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Domitor® |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Orion, Corp. |
| Sponsor Address |
Orionintie 1 Espoo, 02200 Finland |
| Ingredients |
Medetomidine |
| Species |
Dog, not breeding animals Dog, restricted during pregnancy |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous Intramuscular |
| Dose Form |
Liquid |
| Drug Form |
Liquid |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
| Patent Number |
4544664 4670455 |
| Exclusivity |
No active ingredient of the drug has been previously approved. |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.1335 Medetomidine. Specifications: 1.0 milligram medetomidine hydrochloride per milliliter. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: 750 micrograms intravenously or 1,000 micrograms intramuscularly per square meter of body surface. Indications: As a sedative and analgesic in dogs over 12 weeks of age to facilitate clinical examinations, clinical procedures, minor surgical procedures not requiring muscle relaxation, and minor dental procedures not requiring intubation. The intravenous route of administration is more efficacious for dental care. Limitations: Do not use in dogs with cardiac diseases, dogs in shock, dogs which are severely debilitated, or dogs which are stressed due to extreme heat, cold, or fatigue. Allow agitated dogs to rest quietly before administration. Do not repeat dosing in dogs not responding satisfactorily to treatment. Do not use in breeding or pregnant animals. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |