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MeSH Heading: Xylazine
Tree Number(s): D02.886.665.985; D03.383.855.985
Unique ID: D014991
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014991
Scope Note: An adrenergic alpha-2 agonist used as a sedative, analgesic and centrally acting muscle relaxant in VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Entry Term(s): BAY-Va 1470; Rompun; Xylaxine; Xylazin; Xylazine Hydrochloride; Xylazine Monohydrochloride; Xylazine Phosphate (1:1)
Pharm Action: Analgesics
Hypnotics and Sedatives
Muscle Relaxants, Central
Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
Related Numbers: 24649-55-6; 7361-61-7; 81854-59-3; NGC3S0882S
CAS Type 1 Name: 4H-1,3-Thiazin-2-amine, N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-
Previous Indexing: Aniline Compounds (1971-1974); Thiazines (1969-1974); Xylene (1971-1974)
Public MeSH Note: 91; see THIAZINES 1975-90
History Note: 91(75)
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1974/11/19
Revision Date: 2016/06/01

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