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I have worked with Rompun (Xylizine) for years in animal control applications as a Sheriff's Deputy under a vet's supervision. I have used it on dogs and cattle, mostly bulls and steers. Every time the vets resupply me they remind me to be very careful with it as it will kill people in very small doses! It even effects different species of animals very differently. The dose I use on a 1500 lb bull also works on a 150 lb dog and would kill anyone accidentally darted DEAD.
Rompun, also known as xylazine, is a sedative and analgesic drug used in veterinary medicine. If accidentally injected in humans, it can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, slowed heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and respiratory depression. It can be dangerous and should be treated as a medical emergency, with supportive care and monitoring in a hospital setting.
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Can rompun be used for cattle for slaugther?
No, because the drug would leave a residue that is not allowed in the meat.
How does Rompun work?
Rompun, also known as xylazine, is a sedative and analgesic medication used in veterinary medicine. It works by binding to alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in sedation, muscle relaxation, and pain relief. It is commonly used in combination with other drugs for sedation and anesthesia in animals.
Can anyone purchase xylazine?
Xylazine is sold by Bayer under the brand name Rompun.-Wikipediai assume it's a prescription drug, so ask a doctor, or go 2 Walgreen's:)don't worry...be happy!
How long can rompun be tested in a horse's system?
The drug Rompun (xylazine) has a half life in the horse of 50 minutes. So an hour after you have given a dose 1/2 of the amount given is still in the animals system the next hour 1/2 of that is gone so 1/4 of the original dose is still there the third hour you are down to 1/8th and the fourth hour down to 1/16. You can expect it to be completely cleared in 48 hours. Rompun should NEVER be given by anyone other than a veterinarian! It is NOT a tranquilizer, but and anesthetic/pre-anesthetic and can kill a horse very quickly if you do not know the signs of cardiac/respiratory distress and have yohimbine on hand to reverse the effects!NEVER allow anyone other than a qualified veterinarian or technician to administer this drug to your horse. Lately many farriers have been getting their hands on this drug instead of acepromazine because of its faster acting effects with some really disasterous results. Acepromazine does not effect the hematocrit (Blood oxygen content) when respiration is slower which is NOT true of xylazine.
Isn't Xylazine when used as an anesthetic induction agent always used with yohimbine as a reversal in veterinary medicine?
Xylazine, an alpha-2 agonist, may be reversed using yohimbine. However, it is not reversed every time it is used. Xylazine (also known by the trade name Rompun) frequently wears off quickly enough that reversal is not needed. This would particularly be true if used as an anesthesia pre-medication prior to propofol or thiopental induction. If xylazine is used as the sole anesthestic induction agent, the duration of the procedure would dictate whether or not yohimbine would be necessary. Yohimbine can also be used to reverse xylazine if a patient's heart rate or blood pressure goes down while under anesthesia and a faster recovery is desired. Combining xylazine with an anticholinergic like glycopyrrolate would help prevent the bradycardia associated with xylazine.
