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US brand names:Calan, Isoptin
Verapamil is dosed at 0.25–0.5 mg/kg SC q12h in dwarf hamsters, per 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.795 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.5 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that slows AV conduction, reduces heart rate, and has negative inotropic effects.
Contraindicated with concurrent beta-blockers IV, heart block, or severe LV dysfunction. Monitor ECG. May cause constipation.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Dwarf Hamster drugsAll Syrian Hamster drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 1–3 mg/kg | q8h | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.439 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.439' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.423; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.423. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
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