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US brand names:Galastop, Dostinex
Cabergoline is dosed at 12.5–15 ug/kg PO q24h × 4-6 days in guinea pigs, per Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. / Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.798 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective dopamine D2 receptor agonist that suppresses prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary. Terminates pseudopregnancy and lactation.
Used for pseudopregnancy, pregnancy termination, and suppression of lactation. Vomiting common in first few days. More selective and fewer side effects than bromocriptine.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | Moderate | Harvey MA, Dale MJ, Lindley S and Waterston MM (1999) A study of the aetiology of pseudopregnancy in the bitch and the effect of cabergoline therapy. Veterinary Record 144, 433-436 — BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.57Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | Weak | Davidson A. Update: Therapeutics for reproductive disorders in small animal practice. Paper presented at: ACVIM Forum; 2004. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.165, Cabergoline monograph spanning p.165-166.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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