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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025

Sedative effects of detomidine and midazolam combination in horses.

Érika Ribeiro Gomes, Larissa Alexsandra Felix, Lucas Wamser Fonseca Gonzaga, Naira Fernanda Dias da Silva, Bruna Christina Fernandes Soares, João Vitor Fernandes Cotrim de Almeida, Gabriela Pereira Souza, Rodrigo Norberto Pereira, Marilda Onghero Taffarel, Marcos Ferrante

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Érika Ribeiro GomesDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Larissa Alexsandra FelixDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Lucas Wamser Fonseca GonzagaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Naira Fernanda Dias da SilvaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Bruna Christina Fernandes SoaresDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
João Vitor Fernandes Cotrim de AlmeidaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Gabriela Pereira SouzaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Rodrigo Norberto PereiraDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.
Marilda Onghero TaffarelDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Maringá, Maringá, Brazil.
Marcos FerranteDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil.

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Background: The combination of detomidine and midazolam may provide safer sedation with muscle-relaxant effects, which are particularly necessary during standing procedures. Aim: Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the sedative and muscle-relaxant effects of the detomidine/midazolam combination in horses through a pharmacodynamic study. Methods: Five horses were used and subjected to four experimental protocols: 15 µg/kg of detomidine (D15); a combination of detomidine (15 µg/kg) with 25 µg/kg (DM25), 50 µg/kg (DM50), or 75 µg/kg (DM75) of midazolam administered intravenously. The sedative and muscle-relaxant effects, as well as physiological parameters, were evaluated and statistically analyzed. Results: All protocols resulted in a decrease in head height, although no significant difference was observed among them. The acoustic stimulus response and tongue tone relaxation showed significant effects in the global analysis. Conclusion: This study contributes to our understanding of the application of this combination in equine sedation protocols.

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Hypnotics and SedativesImidazolesMidazolamAnimalsDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHorsesMaledetomidineHypnotics and SedativesImidazolesMidazolamBenzodiazepinesChemical restraintSedationα-2 agonists

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