Acepromazine is a tranquilizer and sedative; acepromazine does not provide analgesia and anxiolytic effects are minimal.
Can increase seizures in some animals that already have a history of seizures, can cause vasodilation
Acepromazine is a phenothiazine tranquilizer and sedative that is used in domestic species. Acepromazine is used frequently in veterinary medicine to sedate or aid in anesthesia for animals. [Buy Acepromazine now on Petco.](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/brand/promace) A prescription from your veterinarian may be needed to purchase.
Acepromazine is labeled for use to sedate animals for minor procedures, alleviate itching and prevent vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs and cats. It may also be used prior to anesthesia and surgery. *Wording in Plumb’s: Used as a sedative/tranquilizer, alone or in balanced anesthetic protocols; also can be used in dogs and cats as an antipruritic and to control motion sickness, as adjunctive treatment of urethral obstruction in male cats, and laminitis in horses *Wording per Acepromazine Maleate Tablets 25 mg. (n.d.). Retrieved September 23, 2024, from https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=6c3301b6-7bfe-41ce-91b6-c1e7f14bf2e4&type=display **As an aid in tranquilization and as a preanesthetic agent in dogs. **Acepromazine Tablets can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures.
Acepromazine causes sedation by blocking the dopaminergic receptors in the central nervous system, as well as blocking the alpha receptors on the smooth muscles of vessels, which causes vasodilation.
Tablets should be stored at room temperature, protected from moisture and light.
This medication is used for occasionally use only.
Dogs should not be given more than 3 mg total.
Acepromazine should not be used in combination with any other medication that can increase seizure potential or cause vasodilation.
Do not use in pregnant animals. Do not use in animals intended for human consumption. Use caution as a solo agent in animals with a history of aggression.
*Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs*
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