Aminophenazone for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aminophenazone is used in dog for Historical analgesic (largely obsolete). Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminophenazone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pyramidon
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–25 mg/kg | q12h | Short-term only | Historical analgesic (largely obsolete) | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Pyrazolone NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Inhibits cyclooxygenase. Historically used in equine and large animal practice.
Side effects & warnings
Largely replaced by safer NSAIDs. Risk of agranulocytosis. Banned in food animals in many countries. Not commonly used in companion animals.
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 Analgesic drugs with dog dosing
Aminophenazone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Aminophenazone 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.