Indications
Alfazone is an injectable steroid anaesthetic for use in dogs and cats. Alfazone can be used:
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As an induction agent prior to gaseous anaesthesia, or
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As a sole anaesthetic agent for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia for the performance of examination or surgical procedures.
The intramuscular route is useful to induce sedation in the cat to facilitate handling, detailed clinical examination and the practice of any procedure that requires a high degree of restraint rather than complete surgical anaesthesia.
Safety
Acute tolerance to overdose has been demonstrated up to 10 times the recommended dose of 2 mg/kg in the dog (i.e. up to 20 mg/kg) and up to 5 times the recommended dose of 5 mg/kg in the cat (i.e. up to 25 mg/kg). For both dogs and cats, these excessive doses delivered over 60 seconds cause apnoea and a temporary decrease in mean arterial blood pressure. The decrease in blood pressure is not life threatening and is compensated for by changes in heart rate. These animals can be treated solely by intermittent positive pressure ventilation (if required) with either room air or, preferably, oxygen. Recovery is rapid with no residual effects.
It has been demonstrated that Alfazone Multidose can be safely used in dogs and cats six weeks of age and over, in sighthounds, and in canine caesarean section.
Packaging Information
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Available in 20 ml. & 10 ml pack
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Manufacturer: F9 DRUGS & CO.
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Label Note: Veterinary medicine / Not for human use / For treatment of animal only