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Romifidine (Injectable)

Sedivet

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Sedative

Routes

IV

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist providing sedation and analgesia in horses. Less ataxia compared to xylazine or detomidine at equipotent sedative doses.

Side effects & warnings

For use in horses only. Causes bradycardia and initial hypertension followed by hypotension. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. IV administration only.

Species with Romifidine (Injectable) dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · FDA NADA Label
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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