Detomidine carboxylic acid is the main urine metabolite of detomidine. Detomidine is a synthetic α2-adrenergic agonist and an animal analgesic. Detomidine also has heart and breathing effects, and has a diuretic effect.
3-Hydroxy Medetomidine, a metabolite of the α2-adrenergic receptor agonist Medetomidine, is actively involved in the biochemical pathways following the administration of Medetomidine.