ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/clenbuterol
US brand names:Ventipulmin
Clenbuterol is dosed at 0.0008–0.0032 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, producing bronchodilation. Also has mucociliary clearance-enhancing effects.
FDA-approved only for horses in the US. Tachycardia, sweating, and muscle tremors may occur. Not for use in food-producing animals. Potential for misuse as performance-enhancing substance.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.0008–0.0032 mg/kg | q12h | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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