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US brand names:Thorazine
Chlorpromazine is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg IM q6-8h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the CRTZ (antiemetic) and CNS (sedation). Also has anticholinergic, antihistaminic, and alpha-adrenergic blocking properties.
Hypotension (alpha blockade). Antiemetic. Sedation without analgesia. Lowers seizure threshold. Avoid in dehydrated or hypovolemic patients.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IM | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q6-8h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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