Wild Tiger Health Project
Created by Dr John C M Lewis

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Anaesthetic and Anaesthetic Emergency Drugs List

Please find below lists of the more commonly used anaesthetic and associated drugs used in tiger anaesthesia:

ANAESTHETICS & SEDATIVESTRADE NAME(S)COMMENTS
Atipamezole eg: "Antisedan", “Atipam”, “Revertor”, “Sedistop”, etc. Reversal agent for medetomidine, dexmedetomidine & xylazine
Dexmedetomidine Sedative
Isoflurane Gaseous anaesthetic agent
Ketamine eg: "Ketaset", "Vetalar", Ketamidor" etc Injectable anaesthetic agent
Medetomidine eg: "Domitor". High strengths are available Sedative
Pentobarbital sodium eg: "Euthatal" Strong barbiturate anaesthetic used for euthanasia
Xylazine eg: "Rompun" Sedative
Zolazepam + tiletamine eg: "Zoletil" or "Telazol" Injectable anaesthetic agent
ANAESTHETIC EMERGENCY DRUGSTRADE NAME(S)COMMENTS
Adrenaline Cardiac stimulant
Atropine sulphate Stabilises and increases heart rate
Dexamethasone Steroid used in cases of shock
Diazepam eg: "Valium", Diazemuls" Tranquiliser used to control seizures
Doxapram hydrochloride eg: "Dopram" Respiratory stimulant
Glycopyrrolate eg: "Robinul" Stabilises and increases heart rate
Midazolam eg: "Hypnovel" Tranquiliser used to control seizures
MISCELLANEOUS DRUGSTRADE NAME(S)COMMENTS
Antiseptic wound spray eg: "Aluspray"
Carprofen eg: "Carprieve", "Rimadyl" Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
Eye lubricant eg: "Viscotears"
Frusemide eg: "Lasix" Diuretic
Long-acting antibiotics eg: "Amoxypen LA", "Convenia"
Intravenous rehydration fluids - sterile eg: "Hartmann's", Lactated Ringers solution"
Sterile water For topping up darts