| Title: |
Tachycardia and muscle tremors following intravenous administration of detomidine to a horse undergoing standing surgery. |
| Authors: |
Melanie Catanchin, CS; Bell, J; Labens, R; Quinn, CT |
| Source: |
Australian Veterinary Journal; Mar2026, Vol. 104 Issue 3, p167-170, 4p |
| Subject Terms: |
Tachycardia; Tremor; Horses; Intravenous therapy; Conscious sedation; Alpha adrenoceptors; Animal sedation |
| Abstract: |
Detomidine hydrochloride is an alpha2 adrenoceptor agonist that is commonly used in equine practice to provide sedation and analgesia for horses undergoing standing procedures. Reported effects following intravenous administration of detomidine in horses include bradycardia, bradyarrhythmias, transient hypertension, sweating, piloerection and dose‐dependent sedation, ataxia and analgesia. This case report describes a novel response characterised by tachycardia and profound muscle tremors following the administration of intravenous detomidine to a horse undergoing a standing procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |