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Vetergesic

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper
Some people have mentioned how their Rabbits appear to be profoundly sedated when given Vetergesic as an analgesic during treatment for gut stasis. Whilst looking for something online I stumbled upon this information :

Drug Interactions
Metoclopramide may affect the absorption of other oral medications including cyclosporine and tetracyclines.
Cholinergic drugs such as bethanechol may increase the effect of metoclopramide on the GI system.
Metoclopramide may increase the CNS-depressant effects of phenothiazine tranquilizers, sedatives, narcotics, barbiturates, antihistamines and anesthetic agents.
Extrapyramidal effects of metoclopramide also may be increased with concurrent use of phenothiazine tranquilizers, narcotics and butyrophenones.
Acute hypotension may occur with IV use of metoclopramide and anesthetic drugs. Hypertension may occur with concurrent use of metoclopramide and MAO inhibitors.
Opiate analgesics, atropine and other anticholinergic drugs may antagonize any effects on GI motility.

Taken from here

http://www.wedgewoodpetrx.com/learn...graphs/metoclopramide-for-veterinary-use.html
 
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I can agree with that alright. Ludo fell asleep for about 3-4 hours solid, he was unaware of his surroundings and seemed cold and unresponsive, after having opiate painkillers. But they did contribute to the treatment that saved his life bless him. I'd have been concerned though if he were outdoors about him maintaining his body temperature!
 
I would agree with that. When Homer had it he was zonked out for hours and I was concerned about him not eating, he was that bad we asked the vet if we could try reducing the next dose or he would have been constantly asleep and not eating at all, it worked.

When Katy had statis really bad she was given some too and the same, zonked out for a few hours refusing any food but then at least when she did come round she would eat.
 
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