Alfaxan® produces rapid, controlled, and short-acting induction of anaesthesia in dogs, cats and pet rabbits. With minimal impact on cardiac and pulmonary function, Alfaxan® has a wide safety margin and is rapidly cleared from the body, resulting in smooth and clear-headed recovery.
Alfaxan® consists of the active ingredient alfaxalone in an aqueous solution with a pH of 6.5-7, and is registered for use in dogs, cats and pet rabbits for both the induction of anaesthesia.
Active Constituents
- Alfaxalone 10 mg/mL
Indications
Induction and maintenance of anaesthesia in dogs and cats.
Induction of anaesthesia in pet rabbits.
Dosage
Dose recommendations for induction of anaesthesia
Dogs | Cats | Rabbits | ||||
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Un-premedicated | Premedicated | Un-premedicated | Premedicated | Un-premedicated | Premedicated | |
mg/kg | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
ml/kg | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Dose recommendations for maintenance of anaesthesia
Dogs | Cats | |||
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Un-premedicated | Premedicated | Un-premedicated | Premedicated | |
Dose for constant rate infusion | ||||
mg/kg/hour | 8 - 9 | 6 - 7 | 10 - 11 | 7 - 8 |
mg/kg/minute | 0.13 0 0.15 | 0.10 - 0.12 | 0.16 - 0.18 | 0.11 - 0.13 |
mL/kg/minute | 0.013 - 0.015 | 0.010 - 0.012 | 0.016 - 0.018 | 0.011 - 0.013 |
Bolus dose for each 10 minutes maintenance | ||||
mg/kg | 1.3 - 1.5 | 1.0 - 1.2 | 1.6 - 1.8 | 1.1 - 1.3 |
mL/kg | 0.13 - 0.15 | 0.10 - 0.12 | 0.16 - 0.18 | 0.11 - 0.13 |