Complete Up To Date Information about Dopram -V Injectable.
NADA Number: 034-879 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Dopram®-V Injectable |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth |
| Sponsor Address |
800 Fifth Street NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501 USA |
| Ingredients |
Doxapram Hydrochloride |
| Species |
Cat, no use class stated or implied Horse, no use class stated or implied Dog, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous Sublingual (puppies) Subcutaneous (kittens) Sublingual (kittens) Subcutaneous (puppies) |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.775 Doxapram hydrochloride injection. Specifications: The drug is a sterile aqueous solution containing 20 milligrams doxapram hydrochloride per milliliter. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: For intravenous use in dogs at a dose of 2 1/2 to 5 milligrams of doxapram hydrochloride per pound of body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.5 milligrams per pound in gas anesthesia. For subcutaneous, sublingual, or umbilical vein administration in neonate puppies at a dose rate of 1 to 5 milligrams. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary. Indications: Administer to dogs to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia. Administer to neonate dogs to initiate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section; to stimulate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Cats Amount: For intravenous use in cats at a dose of 2 1/2 to 5 milligrams of doxapram hydrochloride per pound of body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.5 milligrams per pound in gas anesthesia. For subcutaneous or sublingual use in neonate kittens at 1 to 2 milligrams. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary. Indications: Administer to cats to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia. Administer to neonate cats to initiate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section; to stimulate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Horses Amount: For intravenous use in horses at 0.25 milligrams per pound of body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.2 milligrams per pound in inhalation anesthesia, 0.25 milligrams per pound with chloral hydrate with or without magnesium sulfate. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary. Indications: Administer to horses to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia. Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |