ZOLETIL®
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- Sponsor
- Virbac AH, Inc.
- ANADA
- 200-618
- Status
- RX
- Form
- Injectable Solution
- Route
- Intramuscular, Intravenous
- Species
- Dog, No Use Class Stated Or Implied • Cat, No Use Class Stated Or Implied
Dogs
For restraint and minor procedures of short duration (30 min. avg.) requiring mild to moderate analgesia.
In healthy dogs, an initial intramuscular dosage of 3 to 4.5 mg/lb (6.6 to 9.9mg/kg) is recommended for diagnostic purposes; 4.5 to 6 mg/lb (9.9 to 13.2mg/kg) for minor procedures of short duration, such as treatment of lacerations and wounds, castrations and other procedures requiring mild to moderate analgesia. When supplemental doses are required, such individual supplemental doses should be less than the initial dose, and the total dose given (initial dose plus supplemental dose or doses) should not exceed 12 mg/lb (26.4 mg/kg).The maximum safe dose is 13.6 mg/lb (29.92 mg/kg).
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not for use in dogs with pancreatic disease. Not for use in dogs with severe cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction. Not for use in pregnant bitches at any stage of pregnancy. Not for use for Cesarean sections. The dosage should be reduced in geriatric dogs, in animals in debilitated condition, and in animals with impairment of renal function.
Indicated for induction of anesthesia followed by maintenance with an inhalant anesthetic.
Intravenous (IV) (dogs only) For Induction of Anesthesia Followed by Maintenance with an Inhalant Anesthetic:
In dogs, for induction of anesthesia, administer at 1–2 mg/lb (2.2–4.4 mg/kg) body weight to effect. Should be administered slowly, over 30-45 seconds; after approximately 30-60 seconds, the dog’s level of consciousness, muscle relaxation, and jaw tone should be assessed to determine the ability to intubate. If after waiting 60 seconds the dog’s level of anesthesia is not sufficient for successful intubation, additional Zoletil for Injection may be administered; the total dose should not exceed 2 mg/lb (4.4 mg/kg) body weight.
Cats
For restraint or for anesthesia combined with muscle relaxation.
In healthy cats, an initial dosage of 4.4 to 5.4 mg/lb (9.7 to 11.9 mg/kg) is recommended for such procedures as dentistry, treatment of abscesses, foreign body removal and related types of surgery; 4.8 to 5.7 mg/lb (10.6 to 12.5mg/kg) for minor procedures requiring mild to moderate analgesia, such as repair of lacerations, castrations and other procedures of short duration. Initial dosages of 6.5 to 7.2 mg/lb (14.3 to 15.8 mg/kg) are recommended for ovario-hysterectomy and onychectomy. When supplemental doses are required, such individual supplemental doses should be given in increments that are less than the initial dose, and the total dose given (initial dose plus supplemental doses) should not exceed the maximum allowable safe dose of 32.7 mg/lb (72 mg/kg).
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not for use in cats with pancreatic disease. Not for use in cats with severe cardiac or pulmonary dysfunction. Not for use in pregnant queens at any stage of pregnancy. Not for use for Cesarean sections. Not recommended for use in cats suffering from renal insufficiency. The dosage should be reduced in geriatric cats, in animals in debilitated condition, and in animals with impairment of renal function.