Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Aminophylline is used in dog for Acute bronchospasm, Bronchodilation, chronic bronchitis, Collapsing trachea adjunct. Routes documented in dog: IV, PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Aminophylline in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–10 mg/kg | q8h | As needed | Acute bronchospasm | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 10–11 mg/kg | q8h | Chronic as needed | Bronchodilation, chronic bronchitis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 10–11 mg/kg | q8h | Chronic | Collapsing trachea adjunct | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor and adenosine receptor antagonist. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, stimulates respiratory drive, and has mild diuretic effect.
Narrow therapeutic index. Monitor for tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, and seizures. Avoid concurrent fluoroquinolones (decreased metabolism). IV administration must be slow.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Aminophylline 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.