Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate is dosed at 2–2.2 mg/kg SC q25-30 days in dogs, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.383 (2026-08-01).. Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate is used in dogs for Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease). Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Percorten-V, Zycortal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2–2.2 mg/kg | q25-30 days | Lifelong; adjust interval based on electrolytes | Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.383 (2026-08-01). |
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Pure mineralocorticoid that replaces aldosterone function, promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion in the distal renal tubule.
Requires concurrent glucocorticoid supplementation (prednisone). Dose and interval adjusted based on electrolytes. PU/PD if overdosed.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 2–2.2 mg/kg q25-30 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate in dogs include: Lifelong; adjust interval based on electrolytes. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate is indicated in dogs for: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease).
These are general warnings for Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Requires concurrent glucocorticoid supplementation (prednisone). Dose and interval adjusted based on electrolytes. PU/PD if overdosed.
Why a species-specific page? Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.