What is PromAce used for?

PromAce® (acepromazine maleate) a potent neuroleptic agent with a low order of toxicity. PromAce® can be used as an aid in controlling intractable animals during examination, treatment, grooming, x-ray and minor surgical procedures.

What is PromAce injectable?

About This Product: Promace Injectable. Promace is a tranquilizer used to sedate animals for minor procedures (e.g., nail trims) and prevent vomiting due to motion sickness. It is also used prior to anesthesia, and helps to keep the heart rhythm stable under certain conditions. It is not a pain reliever.

What color is acepromazine?

urine pink
Acepromazine may color the urine pink. Occasionally, this medication may have an opposite effect causing stimulation, therefore this medication should not be used to treat aggression.

How long does ACP take to work dog?

20-30 minutes
We recommend increasing the drug by 1/2 tablet at a time. Generally, the drug should be given three times a day, as needed. When a dose is given, it will take 20-30 minutes for the drug to take effect.

What is PromAce used for in dogs?

Acepromazine maleate (brand names and alternative names: acetylpromazine, ACE, ACP, PromAce®) is a sedative/tranquilizer used as a pre-anesthetic and for chemical restraint in dogs and cats. Its use in small exotics as a pre-anesthetic or tranquilizer is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.

What drug do vets use to sedate dogs?

Acepromazine maleate (brand names and alternative names: acetylpromazine, ACE, ACP, PromAce®) is a sedative/tranquilizer used as a pre-anesthetic and for chemical restraint in dogs and cats.

Can humans take PromAce?

The Bottom Line. Acepromazine is a drug used to sedate animals and is not for human use. Most acepromazine poisonings occur in curious children or when people unintentionally mistake it for their own medication. Common symptoms of acepromazine poisoning include drowsiness and slowed breathing.

Can you give injectable acepromazine orally?

Acepromazine may be given intramuscularly, intravenously, or orally. It provides no analgesia and the tranquilizing effect of the drug can be overcome unexpectedly, particularly by sensory stimulation. Acepromazine usually is less effective if given after the animal is excited.

How do vets sedate aggressive dogs?

The combination of gabapentin and acepromazine is often very effective in the aggressive and/or fearful patient, allowing one to safely muzzle, place an E-collar, or administer additional IM sedation without causing large undue stress to the dog or hospital staff.

What happens if a human takes a dog tranquilizer?

Acepromazine is a drug used to sedate animals and is not for human use. Most acepromazine poisonings occur in curious children or when people unintentionally mistake it for their own medication. Common symptoms of acepromazine poisoning include drowsiness and slowed breathing.

What do vets prescribe for aggressive dogs?

Medications commonly used to treat dog aggression and other behavior problems

• Fluoxetine (Known as Prozac® in human form, Reconcile® for dogs)
• Sertraline (Zoloft®)
• Amitriptyline HC1 (Elavil®)
• Clomipramine (Anafranil®, Clomicalm®) – more used for anxiety and compulsive disorders.
• Buspirone (BuSpar®)