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Aminocaproic Acid Oral for Dog

Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg

Aminocaproic Acid Oral is used in dog for Degenerative myelopathy, bleeding disorders. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminocaproic Acid Oral in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Amicar

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
PO15–40 mg/kgq8hLong-term for DM; short-term for hemostasisDegenerative myelopathy, bleeding disordersWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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Mechanism of action

Competitively inhibits plasminogen activation, preventing fibrinolysis. Stabilizes existing clots by blocking conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.

Side effects & warnings

May cause GI upset. Contraindicated with DIC. Monitor for thrombosis. Used in dogs for degenerative myelopathy (off-label) and bleeding disorders.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Other Emergency drugs with dog dosing

Aminocaproic Acid Oral dosing in other species

Why a species-specific page? Aminocaproic Acid Oral pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.

Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.