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US brand names:Regranex
Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor (rhPDGF-BB). Promotes chemotaxis and proliferation of cells involved in wound repair.
Off-label in veterinary medicine. Expensive. Apply thin layer daily. Do not use on infected wounds or neoplastic tissue. Refrigerate.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL | Very limited feline data | q24h | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL | Off-label | q24h | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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