Symatro Solution for Injection

COMPOSITION

2 mg Atropine sulphate

USAGE AND DOSAGE

It is generally administered by subcutaneous (s.c) route at following dosages for parasympatholytic purposes.

Species Practical Dosage Pharmacological
Dosage Administration Route
Horse 1,5 – 3 ml/100 kg l.w.        30-60 µg/kg l.w.
subcutaneous (sc)
Dog 0,15 – 0,25 ml/10 kg l.w.      30-50 µg/kg l.w.
subcutaneous(sc)
Cat 0,06- 0,1 ml/ 4 kg l.w.           30-50 µg/kg l.w.
subcutaneous(sc)

In case of organic phosphorus intoxication, the dosage can be increased to 0.5 mg/kg live weight (¼ of the total dose can be injected by rapid intravenous route, and the remaining can be administered by subcutaneous route by monitoring the status of the animal. The dosage should be repeated by monitoring the atropinization symptoms and depending on the regression of the intoxication symptoms.

INDICATIONS

Symatro Solution for Injection is indicated for stimulating cardiac and respiratory system functioning; and as spasmolytic in cases of pain and bladder, urethral and renal spasms, colic and contractions and as an antidote in case of intoxication by organophosphorus insecticide, arecoline, pilocarpine and neostigmine; for reduction of salivary and bronchial secretion in general anesthesia, and preanesthetic medication to prevent adverse effects of vago-vagal increased by vago-vagal reflexes in horses, cats and dogs.

WITHDRAWAL TIME

Not applicable