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US brand names:Pyramidon
Aminophenazone is dosed at 10–25 mg/kg IV q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Pyrazolone NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Inhibits cyclooxygenase. Historically used in equine and large animal practice.
Largely replaced by safer NSAIDs. Risk of agranulocytosis. Banned in food animals in many countries. Not commonly used in companion animals.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 10–25 mg/kg | q12h | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 10–25 mg/kg | q12h | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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