Atipamezole

Atipamezole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-(2-Ethyl-1,3-dihydroinden-2-yl)-3H-imidazole
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Legal status
  • Veterinary use only
Identifiers
CAS Number 104054-27-5 N
ATCvet code QV03AB90(WHO)
PubChem CID 71310
ChemSpider 64427 YesY
UNII 03N9U5JAF6 YesY
KEGG D03002 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL353972 YesY
Chemical data
Formula C14H16N2
Molar mass 212.290 g/mol
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Atipamezole (brand name Antisedan, Pfizer) is a synthetic α2 adrenergic receptor antagonist, indicated for the reversal of the sedative and analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine and medetomidine in dogs.[1]

It has also been researched in humans as a potential anti-Parkinsonian drug.[2]

Dosing

In a study using New Zealand white rabbits, the optimal dose for revival of sedation by a medetomidine-ketamine mixture was found to be equal to or double the dose of medetomidine. [3]

See also

References

  1. Pfizer Animal Health ANTISEDAN Product Overview
  2. Pertovaara A, Haapalinna A, Sirviö J, Virtanen R (2005). "Pharmacological properties, central nervous system effects, and potential therapeutic applications of atipamezole, a selective alpha2-adrenoceptor antagonist". CNS Drug Reviews 11 (3): 273–88. doi:10.1111/j.1527-3458.2005.tb00047.x. PMID 16389294.
  3. Kim MS; et al. (2004). "Reversal of Medetomidine-Ketamine Combination Anesthesia in Rabbits by Atipamezole". Experimental Animals 53 (5): 423–428. doi:10.1538/expanim.53.423.

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