Alfaxan Multidose (Alfaxalone) Anesthetic Injection for Cats and Dogs 10mg/mL, 1 Alfaxan Multidose (alfaxalone) is indicated for the induction and maintenance
by J TAMURA 2024 Cited by 88IM alfaxalone produced a dose-dependent anesthetic effect with relatively mild cardiorespiratory depression in dogs.
Alfaxalone, a neuroactive steroid with anesthetic properties, has recently been approved for induction and maintenance of anesthesia in dogs and cats in the
o 2024: alfaxalone in aqueous solution; Alfaxan ○ Elevated heart rate is very predictable after Alfaxan induction, particularly in dogs.
Discussion will focus on the clinical use of alfaxalone in dogs and cats, a comparison of alfaxalone vs. propofol, and best practices for using either
No sex effect was observed. Conclusions and clinical relevance: Alfaxalone, as an HPCD formulation (Alfaxan-CD RTU) administered in the dog
In both dogs and cats the elimination of alfaxalone demonstrates non-linear (dose-dependent) pharmacokinetics. In vitro cat and dog hepatocyte studies show that
Pawson, P. (2024) An evaluation of anaesthetic induction in healthy dogs using rapid intravenous injection of propofol or alfaxalone. Veterinary Anaesthesia
Alfaxalone has been used to perform C-sections ; Alfaxalone has been noted to be a good anesthetic agent for dogs with ventricular arrhythmias
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Aside from upsetting me with potentially making dogs extremely sick though, I liked your story :)