Question 1

What is Tiletamine-Zolazepam used for?

Accepted Answer

Tiletamine-Zolazepam is indicated for: immobilization, Short procedures.

Question 2

What routes can Tiletamine-Zolazepam be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IM, IV.

Question 3

Which species have cited Tiletamine-Zolazepam dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Tiletamine-Zolazepam dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Tiletamine-Zolazepam a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Tiletamine-Zolazepam is a controlled substance under US federal law.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Tiletamine-Zolazepam?

Accepted Answer

Controlled substance (CIII). Prolonged recovery in cats (zolazepam component). Causes pain at IM injection site. Cannot titrate once given IM. Avoid in renal/hepatic disease.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Tiletamine-Zolazepam?

Accepted Answer

Controlled substance (CIII). Prolonged recovery in cats (zolazepam component). Causes pain at IM injection site. Cannot titrate once given IM. Avoid in renal/hepatic disease.

Question 7

How does Tiletamine-Zolazepam work?

Accepted Answer

Tiletamine is a dissociative NMDA antagonist providing anesthesia; zolazepam is a benzodiazepine providing muscle relaxation and reducing emergence reactions.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IM	6.6–13.2 mg/kg	Single dose (may supplement)	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IM	9.7–15.8 mg/kg	Single dose	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Tiletamine-Zolazepam

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Species with Tiletamine-Zolazepam dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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