Title |
Accidental afloqualone intoxication in two dogs
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Published in |
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, November 2017
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DOI | 10.1292/jvms.17-0305 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Jin-Ok AHN, Won-Joung JAUNG, Sang-Heum WON, Min-Ok RYU, Woo-Jin SONG, Kee-Ok JEON, Jin-Young CHUNG, Hwa-Young YOUN |
Abstract |
Two dogs presented to the emergency service after accidental ingestion of afloqualone tablets, a muscle relaxant used for back pain in humans. Toxic effects of the drug in these dogs included vomiting, respiratory depression, seizures, ataxia, bradycardia, and hematuria. Treatment consisted of fluid diuresis, furosemide, and propofol. Flumazenil, a gamma-amino butyric acid antagonist, was administered intravenously; however, it was not effective in stopping the seizures in these dogs. Both dogs recovered with supportive treatment. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first documented report of afloqualone intoxication in dogs. |
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