US Patent Number

7074834

Publication Date

7-11-2006

Abstract

A veterinary composition comprising a guanidine derivative, e.g., guanabenz or guanabenz acetate is provided which produces a rapid acting and long lasting sedative and analgesic effect in a subject animal that is selectively reversible. The use of guanabenz in the horse provides for a safe, effective, long lasting and rapidly reversible sedative and analgesic which can be used on the standing animal. Methods of use of the compositions of the invention are also provided.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)

Application Number

09/865,175

Filing Date

05/24/2001

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