Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Suramin is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IV Weekly x 3-5 doses in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Suramin is used in dogs for Trypanosomiasis. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Suramin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Germanin, Naganol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–20 mg/kg | Weekly x 3-5 doses | 3-5 weekly IV doses; monitor renal function between doses | Trypanosomiasis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Polysulfonated naphthylamine that inhibits multiple parasite enzymes including reverse transcriptase and glycolytic enzymes in trypanosomes.
Nephrotoxic — monitor renal function. IV only — causes severe tissue necrosis if given SC/IM. Test dose recommended.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Suramin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 10–20 mg/kg Weekly x 3-5 doses. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Suramin in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Suramin in dogs include: 3-5 weekly IV doses; monitor renal function between doses. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Suramin is indicated in dogs for: Trypanosomiasis.
These are general warnings for Suramin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — monitor renal function. IV only — causes severe tissue necrosis if given SC/IM. Test dose recommended.
Why a species-specific page? Suramin 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.