Dragpharma

Species

Pigs.

Dosage form

Injectable solution.

Therapeutic action

Sedative.

Composition

Each 1 mL of solution for injection contains:
Azaperone ............40 mg
Excipients q.s.p ......1 mL

Indications

Azanilvet^® is a neuroleptic sedative especially indicated for pigs. Its use is recommended for regrouping, postpartum stress management, transport and anesthetic premedication of pigs.

• Regrouping: In fattening pigs and weaned piglets, the use of Azanilvet® is recommended 15 to 20 minutes prior to the regrouping of animals, since it prevents, delays and reduces the time and frequency of attacks up to 2 hours after application. In boars, the use of Azanilvet® 15 to 20 minutes prior to regrouping, allows reducing the intensity and violence of the aggressions for at least 4 hours after administration.
• Management of postpartum stress: The administration of Azanilvet® in sows at the time of delivery of the placenta, allows to control postpartum stress in the mother, thus improving the distribution of colostrum, reducing the incidence of diarrhea and obtaining a weaning weight in piglets from treated dams.
• Pig transport: The administration of Azanilvet® reduces mortality and weight loss in fattening pigs caused by transport stress.
• Premedication for anesthesia: The administration of Azanilvet® prior to anesthesia, allows obtaining a good sedation, achieving a better induction and anesthetic duration. Its effect is comparable or superior to that of other pre-anesthetics, allowing proper handling of the animal to perform various surgical procedures.

The sedative effect in pigs begins approximately 15 to 20 minutes after intramuscular administration, the effect remaining for 2 to 4 hours, depending on the dose used.

Route od administration and dosage

Route of administration and method of use:
Administer deep intramuscularly using a long hypodermic needle, as close as possible to the back of the ear, perpendicular to the skin.

Dose:
Administer in a single dose. The dose varies according to the indication for use:
- Regrouping:
  Pigs and piglets: 1 mL / 20 Kg (equivalent to 2 mg / Kg).
  Boars: 0.5 mL / 20 Kg (equivalent to 1.0 mg / Kg).
- Postpartum stress management: 1 mL / 20 Kg (equivalent to 2 mg / Kg).
- Transportation of pigs: 0.2 to 0.3 mL / 20 Kg (equivalent to 0.4 to 0.6 mg / Kg).
- Premedication for anesthesia: 1 mL / 20 Kg (equivalent to 2 mg / Kg).

Drug interactions

Azaperone potentiates the action of general anesthetics, and the dose of these must be decreased when Azaperone is used as anesthetic premedication.

Contraindications

- Do not administer intravenously, due to the presentation of a significant excitatory phase with cardiovascular effects.
- Do not administer in overexcited animals, as it increases the possibility of manifesting unwanted effects.
- Do not administer in pregnant females.

Special precautions for use

- Avoid use in very cold places, due to the risk of cardiovascular collapse secondary to peripheral vasodilation.
- Azaperone is not a substitute for proper anesthesia or analgesia.
- Azanilvet® should be administered in quiet environments to mitigate or eliminate possible unwanted effects.

Special precautions for the operator

• Wash your hands after administering the product.
• In case of accidental self-injection, get immediate medical help.
• In case of contact with the skin and eyes, wash with plenty of water. If irritation develops and persists, see doctor.
• In case of ingestion, do not induce vomiting. Get medical help.

Warnings

Keep out of the reach of children.

Adverse effects

In therapeutic doses, the use of Azaperone can produce hypothermia, hypotension and cardiorespiratory depression in pigs. Additionally, and usually in the presence of disturbing environments, other effects may occur such as: salivation, panting, stacking, muscle tremors, disorientation and excitement, which are transitory in nature.
In boars, therapeutic doses of Azaperone (1.0 mg / Kg) can cause temporary relaxation of the penis with eventual damage to it. This effect is more frequent in overdose.

Guard period

Meat: 6 days.

Observations

Overdose:
Although unwanted effects may occur at therapeutic doses, Azaperone overdose added to administration in disturbing environments increases the probability of these effects occurring in a very marked way.
In boars, overdose can more frequently cause temporary relaxation of the penis, with eventual damage to the penis.

Special precautions for disposal of unused product or waste material:
Empty containers (without product) discard with household waste. In the case of expired product or containers with rest of the product, you should contact the manufacturing laboratory to receive recommendations for its correct disposal.

Conservation

Storage conditions:
Keep the product at a temperature between 2 and 30 ºC, protected from light.
Once the container is opened, use within 4 weeks and must be stored at a temperature between 15 and 30ºC, protected from light. Discard the unused product after that period of time.

Condition of sale

Sale under Veterinary Medical prescription.

Presentation

100 mL vial

Prepared by

Laboratorio Drag Pharma Chile Invetec S.A.

Records

Chile: Reg. SAG Nº 2362
Costa Rica: Reg. MAG N° CL4-3-11-6534