Prophylactic use of dantrolene associated with prolonged postanesthetic recumbency in a horse.
Dantrolene, a drug used in the prevention and treatment of malignant hyperthermia, was believed responsible for prolonged postanesthetic recumbency in a horse. Prophylactically, dantrolene was given orally before induction of anesthesia. Dantrolene has been recommended for use in horses at risk of developing postanesthetic myopathy. Side effects, including ataxia, may result from dantrolene administration.
Valverde
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Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada.
Boyd
C J
CJ
Dyson
D H
DH
Pascoe
P J
PJ
D000818:Animals; D003620:Dantrolene / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D008305:Malignant Hyperthermia / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D014202:Tremor / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary
D003620:Dantrolene