Atipamezole

Products

Atipamezole is commercially available as a solution for injection as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 1990.

Structure and properties

Atipamezole (C14H16N2, Mr = 212.3 g/mol) is an imidazole derivative.

Effects

Atipamezole (ATCvet QV03AB90) is an α2 antagonist and abolishes the sedative effects of medetomidine.

Indications

To abolish the effects of medetomidine in the dog and cat.