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US brand names:Entyce(dogs), Elura(cats)
Capromorelin is dosed at 3 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Capromorelin (Entyce) [product label]. Leawood, KS: Aratana Therapeutics, Inc; 2016. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.183, Capromorelin monograph spanning p.182-183. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Growth hormone secretagogue receptor agonist mimicking ghrelin. Stimulates appetite and increases growth hormone and IGF-1.
FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 3 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | Capromorelin (Entyce) [product label]. Leawood, KS: Aratana Therapeutics, Inc; 2016. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.183, Capromorelin monograph spanning p.182-183.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | ELURA(R)- capromorelin solution (US product label). Greenfield, IN: Elanco US Inc; 2020. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.183, Capromorelin monograph spanning p.182-183.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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