Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) for Cattle
Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) is used in cattle for Exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying up), muscle spasm, rhabdomyolysis (tying up), Skeletal muscle spasm. Routes documented in cattle: IV. ExoticRx tracks Methocarbamol (Equine 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: Robaxin-V
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Cited dose rules for Methocarbamol (Equine 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
Centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant that depresses multisynaptic reflex arcs. Does not directly relax skeletal muscle or depress the neuromuscular junction.
Side effects & warnings
For horses and cattle. IV injection only — administer slowly (not more than 2ml/min per kg BW). May cause sedation, salivation, and ataxia. Do not use in animals with known renal impairment.
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? Methocarbamol (Equine 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.