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Generic Name (Brand Administration/
Name, Synonyms) Canine Dosages Feline Dosages Adverse Effects/Warnings Availability
VetBooks.ir Acepromazine (Aceproject, Premedication or as sedative: Premedication or as sedative: Can cause hypotension and Tablets, solutions (differing
0.025-0.05 mg/kg IV,
ACE)
cardiovascular collapse. Do not
0.025-0.05 mg/kg IV,
concentrations)
0.05-0.15 mg/kg SQ or IM;
use to treat noise phobias (e.g.,
0.01-0.1 mg/kg SQ or IM;
thunderstorms, fireworks).
oral tablets 0.5-1 mg/kg PO
oral tablets 0.5-1 mg/kg PO
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Analgesia: 10-15 mg/kg PO Do not use in cats. Oxidant damage to cells, Tablets, capsules, liquid
q 8-12h (other analgesics hepatotoxicity, allergic reactions, formulations OTC
preferred) cytopenias, facial edema, and
KCS may occur in dogs.
Cats are deficient in enzyme
needed to conjugate and excrete
drug (do not use in cats).
Acetaminophen with Analgesia: 1-2 mg/kg as based Do not use in cats. Oxidant damage to cells, Tablets, oral solution with
codeine (Tylenol #3) on codeine component (as long hepatotoxicity, allergic reactions, variable concentrations of
as acetaminophen ≤15 mg/kg) cytopenias, facial edema, and each drug. CSS-III.
PO q 12h KCS may occur in dogs.
Cats are deficient in enzyme
needed to conjugate and excrete
drug (do not use in cats).
Acitretin (Soriatane) Keratinization disorders: Keratinization disorders: 3 mg/ Teratogen. Do not use in pregnant Oral capsules
0.5-1.32 mg/kg PO q 24h kg or one 10-mg capsule/CAT animals, and avoid use in
q 24h households with pregnant
women.
ACTH: see Cortrosyn
Albendazole (Albenza, Giardia when other treatments Giardia when other treatments Not recommended in dogs Tablets, oral suspension.
Valbazen) have failed: 25 mg/kg PO q have failed: 15-25 mg/kg PO or cats due to high risk of Give with food.
12h for 3-5 days q 12h for 3-5 days myelosuppression.
Albuterol (Proventil, Bronchodilation: 0.02-0.05 mg/ Acute asthma: 1 puff (90 mcg) Use with caution in patients Tablets, extended-release
Ventolin) kg (20-50 mcg/kg) PO q with an appropriate spacer with cardiac dysrhythmias or tablets, oral syrup, and
8-12h as needed. Inhalation and mask. May repeat q 30 dysfunction, seizure disorders, metered-dose inhalers.
via metered-dose inhaler (1-2 minutes for up to 4-6 hours hypertension, or hyperthyroidism. Inhalers must be used
puffs of 90 mcg q 8-12h) or in acute episodes. Intoxication can cause severe in combination with an
nebulization for short-term or hypokalemia. Chronic, frequent appropriate spacer and
occasional use. inhalational use should be face mask.
avoided due to proinflammatory
effects.
Alendronate (Fosamax) Refractory hypercalcemia or to Idiopathic hypercalcemia: May cause esophageal erosions, Tablets, solution. Give on
reduce pain associated with 5-10 mg/CAT PO once weekly GI upset, jaw and auditory empty stomach (12-hour
bone tumors (extra-label): and adjusted to effect canal osteonecrosis, and fast) to maximize
0.5-1 mg/kg PO q 24h on an musculoskeletal pain. Perform bioavailability. Avoid
empty stomach necessary dental work before splitting tablets to reduce
starting therapy. risk of esophageal
damage. Follow tablet
administration with 6 mL
water.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Dissolution of urate uroliths: Leishmaniasis: 10-20 mg/kg Use with caution in patients with Tablets, injection
10 mg/kg PO q 8h or 15 mg/ PO q 12-24h renal or hepatic dysfunction.
kg PO q 12h for up to 4 Less common adverse
weeks; 10 mg/kg PO q 24h to effects include bone marrow
prevent recurrence suppression, severe dermatologic
Leishmaniasis: 5-20 mg/kg PO reactions, hepatitis, and
q 12h alone or in combination vasculitis.
with meglumine antimoniate or
miltefosine
Alprazolam (Xanax) Behavioral disorders: Behavioral disorders: Sedation is common. Use with Tablets, extended-release
0.02-0.1 mg/kg (usually 0.125–0.25 mg/CAT q 8-24h caution in hepatic or renal tablets, orally
0.02-0.05 mg/kg initially) PO q Sedation for transportation: disease. disintegrating tablets, oral
6-12h as needed 0.5–1 mg/CAT 1 hour before solution. CSS-IV.
leaving for veterinary visit
Aluminum hydroxide Hyperphosphatemia: Initial dose Hyperphosphatemia: Initial dose Avoid giving concurrently with Oral suspension.
(Amphojel) of 30-40 mg/kg per day in of 30-40 mg/kg per day in other medications to avoid drug Compounding
divided doses and mixed with divided doses and mixed with interactions. pharmacies may
food; titrate up to 100 mg/kg food; titrate up to 100 mg/kg compound capsules or
as necessary as necessary provide metered scoops
of dry powder for addition
to food. Give with meals Drug Compendium
1 hour before or 2 hours
after other drugs.

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