Why has my veterinarian prescribed this medicine?

Acepromazine is used as a sedative and a pre-anesthetic agent. It also possesses the following properties: prevents vomiting, prevents muscle spasms, lowers blood pressure, alleviates itching as a result of skin irritation and decreases temperature.

How do I give this medication? medications

  • Try not to miss giving any doses.


What do I do if I miss giving a dose?



How do I store this medicine? 

  • Keep this medicine out of reach of children.



What are the potential side effects?

    "Your pet may become drowsy
while taking this medication."

  • Acepromazine may discolor your pet's urine, changing it to a pink or red-brown color.

  • Your pet may become drowsy while taking this medication.

  • Your pet may experience some constipation.

  • Your pet's blood pressure may decrease when on this medication, which may cause your pet to collapse. If this occurs, contact your veterinarian immediately.



Are there any possible drug interactions?

  • Please be sure to tell your veterinarian if you are giving your pet any other medication or supplements.
  • Acepromazine should not be given to animals with strychnine or organophosphate poisoning.
  • The following drugs can potentially interact with acepromazine: kaolin-pectin, bismuth subsalicylate compounds, antacids, propranolol, phenytoin, quinidine, epinephrine, other CNS depressants, atropine, barbiturates, barbiturate anesthetics, aminoglycoside antibiotics, phenylpropanolamine, tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline), and procaine.

