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US brand names:Factrel, Cystorelin, Fertagyl
Gonadorelin is dosed at 0.001–0.002 mg/kg IV once in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Stimulates release of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary. Induces ovulation.
Used for cystic ovarian disease, ovulation induction, and GnRH stimulation testing. Very short half-life. Anaphylaxis rare.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.001–0.002 mg/kg | once | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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