H. M. El-Maghraby and K. Al-Qudah1
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, EGYPT
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Medicine), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, JORDAN
ABSTRACT
Detomidine hydrochloride was administered intravenously to three groups of camels, using three different doses (25, 50 or 75 μg/kg). The levels of sedation and analgesia were graded and recorded. Sedation and analgesia were dose dependent. Detomidine at a dose rate of 75 μg/kg produced profound sedation and analgesia. Significant hyperglycemia and bradycardia were recorded after administration of detomidine and till recovery. No significant changes in hemoglobin concentration (Hb%), PCV, WBCs and RBCs counts and serum concentration of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels were recorded at any dose level.
Key words : Analgesia, camel, detomidine, sedation
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