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Gabapentin Compounded Oral

Compounded Gabapentin

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Compounded

Routes

PO

Indications

anxietyNeuropathic painPre-visit anxietyseizure adjunct

Mechanism of Action

Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels. Compounded to avoid xylitol in commercial liquid and for species-specific flavoring.

Side effects & warnings

Compounded specifically to avoid xylitol toxicity risk from commercial solutions. Verify no xylitol in formulation. Sedation at higher doses. Tuna-flavored for cats.

Species with Gabapentin Compounded Oral dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO5–10 mg/kgq8-12hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO5–10 mg/kgq8-12h (chronic) or single pre-visit doseStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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