Atipamezole Hydrochloride
Atipamezole Hydrochloride is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist primarily used in veterinary medicine. It works by blocking alpha-2 receptors to reverse sedation and the effects of anesthetic agents. This medication is administered to help restore normal physiological function after procedures requiring sedation.
Atipamezole Hydrochloride is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist used to reverse sedation in animals.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 390043
- Generic
- Atipamezole Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- Contrased, Cropamezole, Revertased, Inversedine
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Reversal of sedation induced by alpha-2 adrenergic agonists such as medetomidine or dexmedetomidine in animals. May be used in veterinary settings following surgical or diagnostic procedures where sedation was required.
Acts as a competitive antagonist at alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, blocking the effects of alpha-2 agonists. This antagonism reverses sedation, bradycardia, and other physiological effects caused by these agents.
For veterinary use only. Should only be administered by qualified professionals familiar with the medication and the animal being treated. Dosage and administration should follow veterinary guidance. Animals should be monitored during recovery as alertness may return rapidly.
Official drug label
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