Aminopentamide for Dog
2 cited dose rules from the ExoticRx veterinary formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Centrine
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | q8-12h | GI smooth muscle spasm, vomiting when oral not feasible | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
| PO | 0.01–0.03 mg/kg | q8-12h | GI smooth muscle spasm, vomiting, diarrhea | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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 dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.