Wedgewood’s Exclusive Range of Compounded Chemical Immobilization Solutions
From the sprawling deer ranches of the heartland to the bustling zoos of our biggest cities, the challenges of chemical immobilization are as diverse as the animals themselves. At Wedgewood, we understand that no two captures are the same. That’s why we developed a full range of patented, compounded chemical immobilization and anesthesia solutions designed to handle the unique, complex demands you face every day. Whether you’re in the field, managing a herd, or overseeing an enclosure, look to Wedgewood for the chemical immobilization solutions you need.NalMed-A Kit
The only non-DEA regulated opioid agonist anesthesia combination
| Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients | Key Features | DEA Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Patented, pre-mixed combination of Nalbuphine HCl, Medetomidine HCl, and Azaperone | Immobilization combination of non-controlled, pharmaceutical grade substances | None |
| Reversal: Atipamezole Base and Naltrexone HCl | Eliminates the inconvenience of scheduled regulatory drug ordering | |
| Designed to immobilize a wide variety of common wildlife species using low dart volumes of 2.0 CCs or less | ||
| Designed to be reversed at any time |
NalMed-A Kit Dosing Guide
Tissue Residue Levels after Immobilization of Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) using a Combination of Nalbuphine, Medetomidine, and Azaperone Antagonized with Naltrexone, Atipamezole, and Tolazoline
The Efficacy Of Nalbuphine, Medetomidine, And Azaperone In Immobilizing American Bison (Bison Bison)
Comparison of Butorphanol-Azaperone- Medetomidine and Nalbuphine- Medetomidine-Azaperone in Free- Ranging Elk (Cervus canadensis) in Pennsylvania, USA
Immobilization of Raccoons (Procyon lotor) with Nalbuphine, Medetomidine, and Azaperone
Comparison of the Efficacy of Four Drug Combinations for Immobilization of Wild Pigs
Nalbuphine, Medetomidine, and Azaperone Use in Free‐ranging American Black Bears and Mountain Lions in Wyoming
Comparison of Three Drug Combinations for Raccoon Immobilization
BAM® Kit
The gold standard in wildlife anesthesia for over 10 years
| Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients | Key Features | DEA Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Patented, pre-mixed combination of Butorphanol Tartrate, Azaperone, and Medetomidine HCl | Commonly used for routine procedures | Yes (Class IV) |
| Reversal: Atipamezole Base and Naltrexone HCl | Published studies demonstrate the use of BAM for laparoscopic artificial insemination and semen collection | |
| Designed to be reversed at any time | ||
| If you don’t need the full kit, the individual components can be purchased separately as needed. |
MK Kit
The anesthesia combination that also provides analgesia
| Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients | Key Features | DEA Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-mixed combination of Medetomidine HCl and Ketamine (as HCl) | Provides dose dependent levels of deeper anesthesia when compared to BAM and NalMed-A | Yes (Class III) |
| Reversal: Atipamezole Base | Commonly administered when performing procedures requiring a longer duration of anesthesia than that provided by BAM or NalMed-A | |
| Commonly used for laparoscopic artificial insemination and semen collection | ||
| Requires waiting at least 20 minutes before administering the reversal |
MK2 Kit*
The MK formula with double the concentration of Medetomidine
| Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients | Key Features | DEA Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-mixed combination of Medetomidine HCl and Ketamine (as HCl) | Same level of Ketamine as our traditional MK Kit | Yes (Class III) |
| Reversal: Atipamezole Base | Primarily recommended for use in animals 200 pounds* or larger | |
| Higher concentration allows for smaller dart sizes | ||
| Designed to make it easier to shoot long distances and lessen tissue damage | ||
| Requires waiting at least 20 minutes before administering the reversal | ||
| *Smaller animals given MK2 may only become sluggish and remain in a state of standing sedation. They will most likely not lay down or enter a deep plane of anesthesia. |