Dexvetidine® Injection for Veterinary Sedation

Dexvetidine is a veterinary sedative and analgesic injection used by veterinarians for canine and feline procedures. This page helps you understand what it treats, how it is given, and how to order with US delivery from Canada. You can place an order with or without insurance when a valid prescription is provided.

What Dexvetidine Is and How It Works

Dexvetidine® belongs to the alpha-2 adrenergic agonist class. It provides dose-dependent sedation, anxiolysis, and modest analgesia by reducing norepinephrine release in the central nervous system. Effects can facilitate clinical examinations, minor procedures, and as a preanesthetic to reduce other anesthetic needs. A specific reversal agent (atipamezole) may be used by the clinician to shorten sedation when appropriate.

Dexvetidine Vial is a sterile injectable presentation intended for professional veterinary use only. CanadianInsulin.com is a prescription referral platform. We verify prescriptions with your prescriber when required, and licensed Canadian pharmacies dispense your order.

Who It’s For

This medicine is used in dogs and cats for procedural sedation, restraint, and as part of balanced anesthesia. Clinicians may combine it with opioids or other agents for multimodal protocols when indicated.

It may not be suitable for animals with significant cardiovascular disease, severe systemic illness, respiratory compromise, shock, or hepatic impairment. Caution is advised in geriatric, debilitated, or pregnant animals. Always ensure your veterinarian confirms suitability before use.

Dosage and Usage

Administration is by intramuscular or intravenous injection, using sterile technique. Dosing varies by species, intended depth of sedation, and whether it is used alone or with adjunct agents. Clinicians typically select the lowest effective dose to achieve the desired effect, then titrate other anesthetics as needed.

Withdraw from the Dexvetidine injection vial with a sterile syringe and appropriate needle. Label the drawn syringe if there is any delay before administration. Monitor heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygenation per clinic protocol. Atipamezole may be administered by a veterinarian to reverse sedation once procedures are completed and the patient is stable to recover.

Do not give this medicine at home unless explicitly directed and trained by your veterinarian for specific indications. Follow the product’s official label and your veterinarian’s instructions for all dosing and monitoring decisions.

Strengths and Forms

This treatment is supplied as a clear, sterile solution in sealed glass vials intended for injection. It is available in multiple vial sizes for clinic use. Availability can vary by supplier and region.

• Common presentations include a Dexvetidine 10 mL vial and a 5 mL option.
• Some clinics may stock a 20 mL multidose container for higher case volumes.
• Final stock and pack sizes may differ; check current listings before ordering.

Missed Dose and Timing

This sedative is not typically scheduled for home use, so missed doses are uncommon. If a dose is planned pre-procedure and timing changes, your veterinary team will re-time administration based on the clinical plan. Do not re-dose outside professional guidance.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store unopened vials at room temperature within the range stated on the official label. Keep the container in its carton until use to protect from light and handling damage. Once a vial is punctured, follow clinic policy and label directions for in-use dating and aseptic handling. Do not use the solution if it becomes discolored, contains particles, or the seal is compromised.

Keep all medications out of reach of children and animals. For travel between facilities, place the vial in protective packaging and carry a copy of the prescription or clinic invoice. If transporting syringes, use capped needles and a portable sharps container. Follow any carrier or jurisdictional rules that apply to veterinary medicines.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

This product is supplied as a vial, not a pen device. Use new sterile needles and syringes for each draw to minimize contamination risk. Dispose of used needles, syringes, and broken vials in an approved sharps container. Do not discard sharps in household trash. When full, follow local regulations for sharps disposal or return programs.

Benefits

Alpha-2 agonist sedation allows reliable restraint and procedural comfort in many veterinary settings. It can reduce the required dose of other anesthetic agents, which may support smoother inductions and recoveries when used appropriately. The treatment’s effects are reversible by a specific antagonist under veterinary supervision.

Multi-size vial options can support different caseloads. A clinic can draw precise volumes for individual patients, which may help reduce waste and streamline workflow.

Side Effects and Safety

• Cardiovascular: bradycardia, transient hypertension or hypotension, pale mucous membranes
• Respiratory: reduced respiratory rate; rare apnea under deep sedation
• Gastrointestinal: vomiting, especially in dogs; occasional salivation
• Neurologic: sedation, ataxia, reduced response to stimuli
• Local: injection-site discomfort or irritation

Serious risks can include significant bradyarrhythmias, heart block, severe hypotension, and respiratory depression, particularly with other CNS depressants. Animals with preexisting cardiovascular disease require extra caution. If reversal is used, atipamezole should be dosed according to label guidance and clinical status. Report unexpected reactions to the supervising veterinarian immediately.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Sedation may be potentiated by opioids, benzodiazepines, inhalant anesthetics, or propofol. Anticholinergics can affect heart rate and rhythm; clinicians will decide if and when to use them. Avoid combining with other alpha-2 agonists or agents that markedly depress cardiovascular function unless a balanced protocol is intentionally designed and monitored.

Use caution in animals with hepatic disease, renal impairment, or conditions where reduced cardiac output poses risk. Food withholding and pre-sedation assessment are commonly used per clinic protocol. Always provide a full medication history to the veterinary team before use.

What to Expect Over Time

After administration, patients typically become calm and easier to handle for examinations or procedures. Depth and duration of effect depend on the dose, species, and any adjunct drugs. Recovery is monitored in a quiet environment until the patient can maintain normal posture and protective reflexes.

If a reversal agent is used, clinicians anticipate a controlled wake-up once the procedure is complete. Your veterinarian will advise on post-procedure care, including restricted activity and feeding timing as appropriate.

Compare With Alternatives

For clinics considering brand-name options, Dexdomitor® Vial contains the same active drug class and is commonly used for canine and feline sedation. Another comparable product is Dexmedesed® Vial, which many practices stock for routine procedural needs. Choice among these depends on availability, clinic protocols, and prescriber preference.

This practice-friendly presentation supports multi-patient use when authorized; a Dexvetidine multidose vial can reduce waste when cases are scheduled together. For alternative protocols, some clinicians pair sedatives with agents like Propofol or use phenothiazines such as Acevet® 25 Injectable in selected patients.

Pricing and Access

Our listings reflect Canadian-sourced products with transparent options for US shipping from Canada. The Dexvetidine vial price can vary by vial size and current supplier availability. You can review current availability on this page before adding to cart.

If you are comparing options, you may also explore oral tranquilizer choices like Atravet® or situational options such as Sileo® Gel, depending on the indication. For broad browsing, see Pet Medications and Pet Health for category-level choices.

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Availability and Substitutions

Supply can change based on manufacturer and distributor status. If a preferred size is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative volume or a comparable alpha-2 agonist product. When you order Dexvetidine vial, ensure your prescription includes the form and volume to reduce delays.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Good candidates are stable dogs or cats needing procedural sedation, with normal cardiopulmonary assessment and appropriate fasting status per clinic policy. Animals with significant cardiac disease or severe systemic illness may require different protocols. In all cases, clinical monitoring is essential.

To save on clinic costs, consider ordering a multi-month supply of vials sized to your typical caseload if your prescriber authorizes it. Coordinate refills with your appointment schedule so your practice does not run short before planned procedures. Verify the in-use dating for opened vials, and plan case clusters to reduce wastage. Keep copies of prescriptions and invoices for easy reordering.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Intended goals: target depth of sedation for the planned procedure
• Dose plan: species-specific dosing and route for today’s case
• Monitoring: which parameters and equipment will be used
• Reversal: when atipamezole may be appropriate after the procedure
• Risks: specific concerns given the animal’s health and medications
• Adjuncts: whether opioids or other agents will be added
• Recovery: expected care and activity limits after sedation

Authoritative Sources

For full veterinary labeling, consult the manufacturer’s product information for brand dexmedetomidine; detailed content is available from Zoetis and similar sources. You can review an FDA-approved reference label for dexmedetomidine injectable used in animals on the FDA CVM website for professional guidance. Health Canada’s Drug Product Database also lists veterinary products and provides official monographs for reference.

• Zoetis Dexdomitor product page provides official product details for clinicians.
• FDA Animal Drugs searchable database offers label access for veterinary products.
• Health Canada Drug Product Database lists approved products and monographs.

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Medical disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.