Category
- Sympatholytic
- Alpha2-adrenergic antagonist
Action
- Non selectively antagonizes Alpha2-adrenergic receptors
Indication
- Reverse the action of Xylazine or detomidine
Dose
Cats and dogs @
- 0.11 mg/kg IV
- 0.25-0.5 mg/kg SC / IM
Horse @
- 0.125 mg/kg IV (To reverse xylazine)
- 0.2 mg/kg IV (To reverse detomidine)
Cattle, Sheep & Goat @
- 0.125-0.2 mg/kg IV (To reverse xylazine or medetomidine)
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Contraindications
- While administer monitor heart rate and rhythm carefully
Adverse Effects
- In horses- excitation, rearing, striking, muscle tremors, exaggerated response to stimuli
- Increased heart rate
- High doses- tremors and seizures
Availability
Inj Yobealth
- 30 ml vial
- Each mg contains 10 mg
Inj Yohimbine VetUp
- 10 ml vial
- Each ml contains 2 mg