Information on doses for drugs licensed for use in animals should be obtained from the IVS or the manufacturer’s data sheet. The information here is intended as a guide only. Remember, unlicensed drugs are given on your responsibility. Remember withholding times in food animals too. The list of drugs available in NZ (and their price!) is subject to change. Errors and omissions, email me.


yohimbine

α2 antagonist

indications

reversal of α2 agonist effects

side effects

mild excitation, tremors

dose

dogs 0.1mg/kg iv

cats 0.5mg/kg iv

cattle 0.1mg.kg iv

horses 0.075mg/kg iv

deer 0.2 - 0.3mg/kgiv

note

reverses analgesia as well as sedation

drug names

A B C

D E F

G H I

J K L

M N O

P Q R

S T U

V W X

Y Z

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