Atrovet Atropine Sulfate is indicated for use as a pre-anesthetic agent, as an antidote for certain types of poisoning, and to treat specific muscarinic effects in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine.
INDICATIONS
- Pre-anesthetic adjuvant: Atropine is commonly used before surgery to reduce excessive salivation and bronchial (respiratory tract) secretions, and to help prevent a slow heart rate (bradycardia) that can be caused by some anesthetic agents.
- Antidote for poisoning: It is a vital antidote for poisoning by organophosphate insecticides, pesticides, nerve agents, and certain types of muscarinic mushrooms, by blocking the effects of these toxins on receptors.
- Management of heart rate and rhythm: Atropine can treat dangerously slow heart rates (symptomatic bradycardia) and is an important drug in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Gastrointestinal and bronchial issues: It is used to control conditions involving smooth muscle spasms, such as internal peristalsis associated with colic or diarrhea, and bronchoconstrictive diseases.
ADMINISTRATION
The specific dosage and method of administration (IV, IM, or SC) depend heavily on the animal’s species, weight, condition, and the intended use.
- Pre-anesthetic or secretion reduction: A general guideline for dogs and cats is 1 mL per 20 lbs of body weight.
- Antidote for poisoning: Higher doses are required for poisoning cases. In dogs and cats, this can be 1 mL for every 5 to 7.5 lbs of body weight. In severe cases, a portion of the dose may be injected intravenously for rapid effect, with the remainder given intramuscularly or subcutaneously, and repeated as necessary.
Pre-anaesthetia
- Dog & Cat: 1 ml/25 kg body weight subcutaneously.
- Sheep/Goat: 1 ml/5 kg body weight intravenously.
Dosing
- Cattle/Horse: 1.5-3.0 ml/50 kg body weight.
- Sheep/Goat: 0.8-1.6 ml/10 kg body weight.
- Dog/Cat: 0.3-0.5 ml/10 kg body weight
- Pigs: 0.2-0.4 ml/10 kg body weight.
