Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tranexamic Acid is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IV Slow IV over 15-20 min; may repeat in 6-8h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed - Tranexamic Acid, Dosages, DOGS, corpus p.1292. Tranexamic Acid is used in dogs for Hemorrhage, coagulopathy. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tranexamic Acid in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cyklokapron, Lysteda
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–20 mg/kg | Slow IV over 15-20 min; may repeat in 6-8h | Until bleeding controlled | Hemorrhage, coagulopathy | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed - Tranexamic Acid, Dosages, DOGS, corpus p.1292 |
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Used for hemorrhage and coagulopathy. Thrombotic risk — avoid in DIC. Dose-dependent seizure risk (especially in renal disease). Slow IV injection.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tranexamic Acid dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 10–20 mg/kg Slow IV over 15-20 min; may repeat in 6-8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tranexamic Acid in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Tranexamic Acid in dogs include: Until bleeding controlled. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tranexamic Acid is indicated in dogs for: Hemorrhage, coagulopathy.
These are general warnings for Tranexamic Acid across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for hemorrhage and coagulopathy. Thrombotic risk — avoid in DIC. Dose-dependent seizure risk (especially in renal disease). Slow IV injection.
Why a species-specific page? Tranexamic Acid 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.