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Kengreal
Direct-acting, reversible IV P2Y12 receptor antagonist that provides rapid, potent platelet inhibition with offset within 60 minutes of discontinuation.
Bleeding risk. Ultra-short acting — used when oral P2Y12 inhibitors cannot be given. Very limited veterinary data.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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Cangrelor CRI dose rules from the ExoticRx formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use; CRI rates differ from bolus dosing and route, dilution, and monitoring matter. Sign in for the complete per-species CRI protocol set.
| Species | Route | Rate | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.5–1 mcg/kg/minContinuous IV infusion | Acute antiplatelet therapy (peri-procedural) | Extrapolated | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.5–1 mcg/kg/minContinuous IV infusion | Acute antiplatelet therapy | Extrapolated | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
Acute antiplatelet therapy (peri-procedural)
Acute antiplatelet therapy
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.5–1 mcg/kg/min | Continuous IV infusion | Extrapolated | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.5–1 mcg/kg/min | Continuous IV infusion | Extrapolated | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
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