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US brand names:Mitaban, Taktic
Amitraz is dosed at 0.025–0.05 % solution Topical q14d in dogs, per Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs (Small and Large Animal) — "Amitraz", Small Animal Dosage/Dogs, printed p.33 (corpus PDF p.61). Corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed., Part A — "Amitraz (Aludex) POM-V", DOSES, printed p.22 (corpus PDF p.38).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor and alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that inhibits arthropod nerve function, causing paralysis and death in mites and ticks.
Do NOT use in cats, Chihuahuas, or debilitated animals. Alpha-2 agonist effects may cause sedation, bradycardia, hypothermia. Yohimbine or atipamezole can reverse toxicity.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Topical | 0.025–0.05 % solution | q14d | Strong | Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs (Small and Large Animal) — "Amitraz", Small Animal Dosage/Dogs, printed p.33 (corpus PDF p.61). Corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed., Part A — "Amitraz (Aludex) POM-V", DOSES, printed p.22 (corpus PDF p.38). |
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