Midazolam Hydrochloride Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Pigs By Weight
Important Safety Information
For CRI infusion in foals: Prepare solution by adding 10 mL (5 mg/mL) to 100 mL saline to make a solution of 0.5 mg/mL.
For anesthesia induction in cats: Combine with 3 mg/kg ketamine IV.
Use with caution and monitor respiratory function.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 556-557
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | General | IV, IM | 0.1-0.25 mg/kg | Single dose |
| Infusion | IV | 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/hr | Continuous | |
| Status Epilepticus | IV | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg | Bolus | |
| Cats | Sedation | IV | 0.05 mg/kg | Single dose |
| Anesthesia Induction | IV | 0.3-0.6 mg/kg | With 3 mg/kg ketamine |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Indication | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | Neonatal Seizures | IV | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg | Over 15-20 min |
| Neonatal Seizures | IM | 0.1-0.2 mg/kg | Single dose | |
| CRI Infusion | IV | 3 mg/hr | Continuous (0.5 mg/mL) | |
| Anesthetic Adjunct | IV | 0.1 mg/kg | With ketamine (2.2 mg/kg) | |
| Pigs (Adult) | Sedation | IM | Up to 0.5 mg/kg | With ketamine |