(a) Chemical name.
N-(Cyclopropyl-methyl)-6,7,8,14-tetrahydro-7-alpha-(1-hydroxy - 1 - methylethyl) - 6,14 - endoethanonororipavine hydrochloride.
(b) Specifications.
Each milliliter of diprenorphine hydrochloride injection, veterinary, contains 2 mg of diprenorphine hydrochloride in sterile aqueous solution.
(c) Sponsors.
See No. 053923 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(d) Conditions of use.
(1)
The drug is used for reversing the effects of etorphine hydrochloride injection, veterinary, the use of which is provided for in § 522.883, in wild and exotic animals.
(2)
It is administered intramuscularly or intravenously at a suitable dosage level depending upon the species.
(3)
For use in wild or exotic animals only. Do not use in domestic food-producing animals. Do not use 30 days before, or during, the hunting season in free-ranging wild animals that might be used for food.
(4)
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Distribution is restricted to veterinarians engaged in zoo and exotic animal practice, wildlife management programs and researchers.
Code of Federal Regulations
[40 FR 13858, Mar. 27, 1975, as amended at 48 FR 16241, Apr. 15, 1983; 60 FR 39847, Aug. 4, 1995; 64 FR 15684, Apr. 1, 1999]