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US brand names:Catapres
Clonidine is dosed at 0.01–0.05 mg/kg PO q12h (up to twice daily) in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), p. 296 (corpus PDF p. 323) — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Stimulates central alpha-2 adrenergic receptors, reducing sympathetic outflow, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Abrupt discontinuation can cause rebound hypertension. Sedation common. Use cautiously with other CNS depressants.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | q12h (up to twice daily) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), p. 296 (corpus PDF p. 323) — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg | q8-12h (2 to 3 times daily) | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted), p. 296 (corpus PDF p. 323) — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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