Aminopentamide for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Aminopentamide is used in cat for GI smooth muscle spasm, vomiting. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminopentamide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Centrine
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | q8-12h | As needed; short-term use preferred | GI smooth muscle spasm, vomiting | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 0.2 mg total (PO).
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Mechanism of action
Anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) agent that reduces GI smooth muscle spasm by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the GI tract, decreasing motility and secretions.
Side effects & warnings
May cause anticholinergic side effects: dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia, mydriasis. Contraindicated in GI obstruction and glaucoma. Use cautiously in patients with cardiac disease.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with cat dosing
Aminopentamide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Aminopentamide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.