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Tepoxalin Oral Suspension

Zubrin Rapidmelts

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

Drug Class

NSAID

Routes

PO

Indications

Not approvedOsteoarthritis

Mechanism of Action

Dual inhibitor of cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, blocking both prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Broader anti-inflammatory coverage than COX-only inhibitors.

Side effects & warnings

Dogs only. Place on tongue (rapidly dissolves). GI upset possible. Monitor hepatic/renal function. Theoretical advantage of dual pathway inhibition not conclusively proven superior.

Species with Tepoxalin Oral Suspension dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

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

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Extrapolated×1

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)PO10–20 mg/kgq24h (10 mg/kg loading, then 10 mg/kg)ModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0 N/AN/AExtrapolatedPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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