Phenytoin/pentobarbital

Phenytoin/pentobarbital
Combination of
Phenytoin Sodium channel blocker
Pentobarbital Barbiturate
Clinical data
Trade names Beuthanasia-D Special
Routes of
administration		 Intravenous injection
ATCvet code

Phenytoin/pentobarbital (trade name Beuthanasia-D Special) is an animal drug product used for euthanasia of non-food animals, which contains a mixture of phenytoin and pentobarbital.[1] It is administered as an intravenous injection to give animals a quick and humane death.[1] In the US, it is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Class III substance.[2]

Generics of this product are also available under the names Euthasol, Euthanasia-III Solution and Somnasol.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Plumb, DC (2015). "Euthanasia Agents with Pentobarbital". Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (8th ed.). John Wiley & Sons,. ISBN 9781118911921.
  2. ↑ Tighe, MM; Brown, M, eds. (2014). Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians (4th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 414. ISBN 9780323171397.


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