Acp 10 Injection
A.C.P. 10 Injection contains Acepromazine maleate, a potent phenothiazine-derived tranquilizer widely used in horses and dogs.
It provides calming, sedative, and antiemetic effects without significant analgesia.
Ideal for transportation, veterinary procedures, clipping, or shoeing, and as a premedication before anesthesia.
Active Constituent (per mL)
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Acepromazine Maleate 10 mg
Pharmacological Action
Acepromazine acts by blocking dopamine receptors in the central nervous system, resulting in tranquilization and mild vasodilation.
It reduces spontaneous activity, fear, and anxiety, without affecting reflexes or causing deep sedation.
Indications
✅ Tranquilizer and sedative for horses and dogs
✅ Control of fear, anxiety, and hyperexcitability
✅ Pre-anesthetic medication to reduce anesthetic dose
✅ To calm animals for clipping, grooming, or transport
✅ Relief of motion sickness (antiemetic)
Target Species
🐎 Horses
🐕 Dogs
Dosage & Administration
Route: Intravenous (IV), Intramuscular (IM), or Subcutaneous (SC)
| Species | Dose | Route | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | 0.03–0.1 mg/kg (approx. 3–10 mL per 500 kg) | IV or IM | Once as needed |
| Dogs | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg (approx. 0.25–0.5 mL per 10 kg) | IM or SC | Once as needed |
Onset of action: 15–30 minutes after IM injection
Duration of effect: 4–6 hours
Contraindications & Precautions
⚠️ Do not use in animals with hypotension, shock, or dehydration.
⚠️ Avoid use in stallions (may cause penile prolapse).
⚠️ Do not use in animals intended for human consumption.
⚠️ Use cautiously with other CNS depressants.
Storage
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Store below 25°C, away from light.
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Protect from freezing.
Key Benefits
✔ Reliable sedative and tranquilizer for horses & dogs
✔ Reduces anxiety and hyperactivity
✔ Facilitates safe handling during stressful events
✔ Smooth pre-anesthetic preparation
✔ Long-lasting calming effect
Acepromazine Maleate