xylapan

xylapan is an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist with sedative, analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. In cattle the degree of sedation can be predetermined according to the dose administered

Xylapan contains xylazine hydrochloride. For use in horses, cattle, dogs and cats where sedation is required. The main indications for use include the following: xylapan
General handling and transport of nervous or fractious animals.
Medical examinations and treatments such as X-rays or oral, genital and rectal examination.
Premedication for minor surgical interventions and for anaesthesia in combination with other analgesics, narcotics and inhalant anaesthetics.

Xylapan Injection for Horses, Cattle, Dogs & Cats 50ml.

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Solution for injection for xylapan.

Clear colourless aqueous sterile solution Each ml contains xylazine hydrochloride 23.32 mg (equivalent to xylazine 20.00 mg) with methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) 0.65 mg and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.35 mg as preservatives.

Uses of xylapan

For use in horses, cattle, dogs and cats where sedation is required. The main indications for use include the following:

General handling and transport of nervous or fractious animals.

Medical examinations and treatments such as X-rays or oral, genital and rectal examination.

Premedication for minor surgical interventions and for anaesthesia in combination with other analgesics, narcotics and inhalant anaesthetics.

Dosage and administration

Syringes and needles must be sterile. Clean area of injection site and swab with spirit.

It should be noted that dosage and routes of administration vary widely between species.

An appropriately graduated syringe must be used to allow accurate administration of the required dose volume. This is particularly important when injecting small volumes.

Cattle

Administer by intramuscular injection.

The dose rate is 0.05-0.3 mg/kg bodyweight (0.25 – 1.5 ml/100 kg bodyweight) according to the degree of sedation required. Very fractious animals may require the higher dose rates not exceeding 0.3 mg/kg bodyweight (Dose rate 4).