Detomidine (Injectable) for Cattle
Detomidine (Injectable) is used in cattle for analgesia, Sedation, Standing sedation. Routes documented in cattle: IV, IM, Sublingual. ExoticRx tracks Detomidine (Injectable) dosing for cattle from primary veterinary literature; sign in to view the full rule set. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dormosedan
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Cited dose rules for Detomidine (Injectable) in cattle are available with a free ExoticRx account. Each row carries the route, dose range, frequency, indication, evidence level, and primary-source citation.
Mechanism of action
Potent alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist providing dose-dependent sedation and analgesia. More potent than xylazine. Acts on central and peripheral alpha-2 receptors.
Side effects & warnings
Causes initial hypertension followed by hypotension and bradycardia. Transient second-degree AV block is common. Reduce doses of other CNS depressants. Atipamezole reversal available but not labeled for horses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Detomidine (Injectable) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.