Anaesthetics and Analgesics
For Dogs and Cats
Indicated for anaesthetic induction in dogs and cats.
Active ingredient: Alphaxalone 10 mg/ml
(PLEASE TAKE NOTE: This product is a controlled item and can only be distributed to registered veterinary clinics and hospitals. We will require a printed LPO with stamp, signature & order date before item is dispatched).
Pack size: 20ml
Indications for use: Ilium Alfax Anaesthetic Injection is an injectable steroid anaesthetic for use in dogs and cats. It can be used:
- as an induction agent prior to gaseous anaesthesia; or
- as a sole anaesthetic agent for the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia for the performance of examination or surgical procedures.
The intramuscular route is useful to induce sedation in the cat to facilitate handling, detailed clinical examination and the practice of any procedure that requires a high degree of restraint rather than complete surgical anaesthesia.
Dosage: By the intravenous route. Dosing recommendations for induction of anaesthesia are as follows:
The dosing syringe should be prepared to contain the above dose. The rate of intravenous injection should be such that the total dose, if required, would be administered over the first 60 seconds. If 60 seconds after complete delivery of this first induction dose, intubation is still not possible, one further similar dose may be administered to effect. The necessary injection rate can be achieved by administration of one quarter (¼) of the calculated dose every 15 seconds. Administration should continue until the clinician is satisfied that the depth of anaesthesia is sufficient for endotracheal intubation, or until the entire dose has been administered.
By the intramuscular route – Cats
The dose is calculated at 5 mg to 10 mg per kg body weight (0.5 mL to 1.0 mL per kg body weight). Some degree of variability may be experienced when using Ilium Alfax Anaesthetic Injection by the intramuscular route, but this can be minimised by ensuring the injection is given by deep intramuscular injection. A dosage of 10 mg per kg (1 mL per kg body weight) is expected to induce deep sedation or light anaesthesia sufficient to allow venepuncture or the practice of some minor surgical techniques such as the drainage of an abscess or the repair of small superficial wounds.
The suitability of a combined technique of anaesthesia involving both the intramuscular and intravenous routes of administration is a question of personal choice. Sedation is induced using an intramuscular dose of approximately 10 mg per kg (1 ml per kg body weight) and maintained by supplementary intravenous doses as required.
Storage:
Unbroached: Store below 30°C (room temperature). Protect from light.
Broached:
Store at 4°C for up to 7 days. Protect from light.
