Dormosedan is the trade name for which alpha-2 agonist?

Dormosedan is the trade name for which alpha-2 agonist?

• A. Romifidine
• B. Propantheline
• C. Detomidine
• D. Pralidoxime

Answer: (C)

Dormosedan is detomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation and analgesia in horses. Alpha-2 agonists work by stimulating receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which decreases norepinephrine release and produces calmness, reduced pain perception, and muscle relaxation. Detomidine is specifically formulated as a veterinary sedative with these properties, whereas romifidine is a different alpha-2 agonist with its own brand, and the remaining options are not alpha-2 agonists (one is a muscarinic antagonist and the other an organophosphate antidote).

Dormosedan is detomidine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for sedation and analgesia in horses. Alpha-2 agonists work by stimulating receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which decreases norepinephrine release and produces calmness, reduced pain perception, and muscle relaxation. Detomidine is specifically formulated as a veterinary sedative with these properties, whereas romifidine is a different alpha-2 agonist with its own brand, and the remaining options are not alpha-2 agonists (one is a muscarinic antagonist and the other an organophosphate antidote).