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Ambrisentan
Letairis
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Selective endothelin type A (ETA) receptor antagonist that blocks endothelin-1 mediated vasoconstriction and smooth muscle proliferation in pulmonary vasculature.
Side effects & warnings
Hepatotoxicity risk — monitor liver enzymes. Peripheral edema. Teratogenic. Used for pulmonary hypertension in dogs when sildenafil alone is insufficient.
Species with Ambrisentan dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by a published source
- · JVIM 2019; Veterinary Cardiology Literature
Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Weak | JVIM 2019; Veterinary Cardiology Literature |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Extrapolated | JVIM 2019; Veterinary Cardiology Literature |
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