Acepromazine is mostly used as a tranquilizer, prevent motion sikkness, and alleviating Fear. Acepromazine strong anti-nauseal properties make this medication an excellent choice for traveling pets prone to both anxiety and motion sickness.

 

Acepromazine also can stabilize the rhythm of the heart in certain situations. This is especially helpful for highly sensitive patients who gets so frightened they can actually suffer a "heart attack" from fear. The usual dose is 0.25-1.0mg/pound given by mouth.

 

Acepromazine is commonly used to prepare animals for general anesthesia. Acepromazine is also classified as an antihistamine; however, due to its healing tranquilizing properties it would not be used as such.