What is euthanasia solution made of?
Each mL contains: Active ingredients: 390 mg pentobarbital sodium (barbituric acid derivative), 50 mg phenytoin sodium; Inactive ingredients: 10% ethyl alcohol, 18% propylene glycol, 0.003688 mg rhodamine B, 2% benzyl alcohol (preservative), water for injection q.s. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may be …
What does T 61 do?
Each mL of T-61 contains 200 mg embutramide which produces a strong narcotic action and concurrently paralyses the respiratory centre, 50 mg mebezonium iodide which produces a curariform paralytic action on striated skeletal and respiratory muscles and rapidly induces circulatory collapse and 5 mg tetracaine …
What is the active ingredient in most euthanasia solutions?
Pentobarbital Sodium Most euthanasia solutions contain pentobarbital as their active ingredient.
Can pentobarbital be used on humans?
Pentobarbital can cause death when used in high doses. It is used for euthanasia for humans as well as animals. It is taken alone, or in combination with complementary agents such as phenytoin, in commercial animal euthanasia injectable solutions.
What color is sodium pentobarbital?
Pentobarbital sodium appears as crystalline granules or white powder. Used as an anesthetic and sedative.
Is propofol used for euthanasia?
Propofol is an anesthetic agent that acts synergistically with pentobarbital. If administered intravenously prior to pentobarbital for euthanasia, the amount of pentobarbital needed can be reduced by one half or more.
Can tanax (T-61) be used for euthanasia?
In this overview the authors describe the use of Tanax (T-61) for euthanasia. Tanax is a solution with three components (embutramide, mebenzonium iodide and tetracaine hydrochloride) used for painless death in pets and laboratory animals. It is also used for malicious intoxication in animals and for suicide attempts in humans.
What kind of needle do you use for euthanasia?
For intravenous injection, a needle of sufficient gauge to ensure intravenous placement of the entire dose should be used. The use of a Luer-Lok® syringe is recommended to prevent accidental exposure due to needle/syringe separation. EUTHASOL Euthanasia Solution is available in 100 mL multiple dose vials.
How does euthanasia work with euthanasia solution?
The sequence of events leading to humane, painless, and rapid euthanasia following intravenous injection of EUTHASOL Euthanasia Solution is similar to that following intravenous injection of pentobarbital sodium, or other barbituric acid derivatives. Within seconds, unconsciousness is induced with simultaneous collapse of the dog.
What is the best way to store euthanasia solution?
EUTHASOL Euthanasia Solution is available in 100 mL multiple dose vials. Store at controlled room temperature of between 20˚ and 25˚C (68˚and 77˚F), with excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Manufactured by a nonsterilizing process. Manufactured for Virbac AH, Inc., PO Box 162059, Fort Worth, TX 76161