Zoletil
Zoletil is a veterinary anesthetic combining tiletamine and zolazepam, used to induce anesthesia and analgesia in animals during diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions. It provides rapid sedation and muscle relaxation, making it suitable for various veterinary applications across multiple species.
Zoletil is a veterinary anesthetic used to sedate and immobilize animals for medical procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2361303
- Generic
- Zoletil
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Zoletil is used for general anesthesia induction and maintenance in animals during surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and minor medical interventions. It is commonly employed in small mammals, birds, and reptiles for procedures requiring sedation and analgesia.
Zoletil combines two active ingredients: tiletamine, a dissociative anesthetic that blocks pain signals by antagonizing NMDA receptors, and zolazepam, a benzodiazepine that provides anxiolytic and muscle relaxant effects. Together, they produce anesthesia with both analgesic and tranquilizing properties.
This medication is for veterinary use only and should be administered by qualified professionals. Side effects may include salivation, muscle tremors, and respiratory depression. Animals should be monitored during recovery as emergence delirium may occur. It is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to the active ingredients.
Official drug label
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