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US brand names:Feldene Vet Compounded
Piroxicam Compounded Oral is dosed at 0.3 mg/kg PO q24-48h in dogs, per Knapp DW, Richardson RC, Chan TC, et al. Piroxicam therapy in 34 dogs with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. J Vet Intern Med. 1994;8(4):273-278. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.1994.tb03232.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1062 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Non-selective COX inhibitor with anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties used as adjunctive treatment for transitional cell carcinoma and other tumors.
GI ulceration risk significant — use with misoprostol or omeprazole. Monitor BUN/creatinine. Every-other-day dosing common to reduce toxicity. Not for cats.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.3 mg/kg | q24-48h | Strong | Knapp DW, Richardson RC, Chan TC, et al. Piroxicam therapy in 34 dogs with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. J Vet Intern Med. 1994;8(4):273-278. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.1994.tb03232.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1062 (2026-08-01). |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.3 mg/kg | q24-48h | Moderate | Knapp DW, Richardson RC, Chan TC, et al. Piroxicam therapy in 34 dogs with transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder. J Vet Intern Med. 1994;8(4):273-278. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.1994.tb03232.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1062 (2026-08-01). |
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