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US brand names:Midamor
Amiloride is dosed at 0.1–0.3 mg/kg PO q12-24h in dogs, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.33 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Directly blocks epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) in the distal nephron, reducing sodium reabsorption and decreasing potassium and hydrogen ion secretion.
Hyperkalemia risk. Weak diuretic alone — usually combined with thiazide or loop diuretic. Avoid in severe renal impairment.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg | q12-24h | Weak | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.33 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.1–0.3 mg/kg | q24h | Extrapolated | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.33 (2026-08-01). |
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