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Triflupromazine / Siquil / anicalm

Triflupromazine

Category

Tranquilizers

Action
  • Dopaminergic antagonist (Bind to D1 and D2 receptors)
  • Anti-emetic (Blockade of D2 receptors in CTZ and vomiting centre)
  • Also bind to M1 and M2 and 5HT2B receptors)
  • Also block Vagus nerve in GI tratct
Indication
  • Pre-anaesthetic
  • To increase tolerance of pain
  • Failure of let-down milk
  • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Uterine and Vaginal prolapse
Dose

Ruminant @ 0.1mg/kg IV

Horse @ 0.2-0.3 mg/kg IV

Dog @ 1-2mg/kg IV or 2-4mg/kg IM 

Contraindications

Allergy

Adverse Effects

Blurred vision

Availability

Injection Siquil/Anicalm

  • 5ml Vial
  • Each ml contains 20mg Triflupromazine HCl
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