Xylazine is an α2-Adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a sedative and muscle relaxant.
Species | Mouse | Rat | Rabbit | Guinea pig | Hamster | Dog |
Weight (kg) | 0.02 | 0.15 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.08 | 10 |
Body Surface Area (m2) | 0.007 | 0.025 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.5 |
Km factor | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 20 |
Animal A (mg/kg) = Animal B (mg/kg) multiplied by | Animal B Km |
Animal A Km |
For example, to modify the dose of resveratrol used for a mouse (22.4 mg/kg) to a dose based on the BSA for a rat, multiply 22.4 mg/kg by the Km factor for a mouse and then divide by the Km factor for a rat. This calculation results in a rat equivalent dose for resveratrol of 11.2 mg/kg.
Molecular Weight | 256.79 |
Formula | C12H16N2S.HCl |
CAS Number | 23076-35-9 |
Purity | >99% |
Solubility | 50 mg/mL in DMSO |
Storage | at -20°C |
Effects of medetomidine and xylazine on intraocular pressure and pupil size in healthy Beagle dogs.
Kanda T, et al. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2015 Nov;42(6):623-8. PMID: 25704794.
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