Dosages to know Flashcards
The name of a drug followed by the species is given, if admissible, give the dose required and by what route.
Fluid therapy (Maintenance): Dog
40-60 ml/kg/day
Fluid therapy (Rehydration): Dog
Dehydration % x BW x 10ml
Fluid therapy (Colloids): Dog
5-10ml/kg in 10 minutes
Fluid therapy (Hypertonic crystalloid): Dog
4-5 ml/kg in 5 minutes
Acepromazine: Dog
- PO: 1-2 mg/kg
- IV: 0.01-0.02 mg/kg
- IM/SC: 0.01-0.05 mg/kg
Acepromazine: Cat
Ø Administration!
Acepromazine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Acepromazine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Acepromazine: Horse
- PO: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg
- IM & IV: 0.03-0.1 mg/kg
Acepromazine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Xylazine: Dog
IV, IM & SC: 1-4 mg/kg
Xylazine: Cat
IV, IM & SC: 1-4 mg/kg
Xylazine: Cattle
IM: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg
Xylazine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Xylazine: Horse
IV: 0.5-1 mg/kg
Xylazine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Dexmedetomidine: Dog
- IV & IM: 5-10 µg/kg (Pre-anaesthesia)
- IV & IM: 10-20 µg/kg (Sedation & analgesia)
Dexmedetomidine: Cat
IV & IM: 40µg/kg
(Pre-anaesthesia, sedation & analgesia)
Dexmedetomidine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Dexmedetomidine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Dexmedetomidine: Horse
Ø Administration!
Dexmedetomidine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Diazepam: Dog
IV: 0.5-2 mg/kg
Diazepam: Cat
IV: 0.5-2 mg/kg
Diazepam: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Diazepam: Swine
Ø Administration!
Diazepam: Horse
Ø Administration!
Diazepam: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Midazolam: Dog
IV & IM: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg
Midazolam: Cat
IV & IM: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg
Midazolam: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Midazolam: Swine
Ø Administration!
Midazolam: Horse
IV: 0.06 mg/kg
Midazolam: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Phenobarbital: Dog
PO: 1-5 mg/kg BID
Phenobarbital: Cat
Ø Administration!
Phenobarbital: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Phenobarbital: Swine
Ø Administration!
Phenobarbital: Horse
Ø Administration!
Phenobarbital: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Atropine: Dog
IV & IM: 0.02 mg/kg
Organophosphate (OP) poisoning: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg every 4-6 hours:
- 1/4 IV
- 3/4 SC
Atropine: Cat
IV & IM: 0.02 mg/kg
Organophosphate (OP) poisoning: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg every 4-6 hours:
- 1/4 IV
- 3/4 SC
Atropine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Atropine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Atropine: Horse
Ø Administration!
Atropine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Epinephrine: Dog
IV & IT (Intratracheal): 0.01 -0.2 mg/kg
Epinephrine: Cat
IV & IT (Intratracheal): 0.01 -0.2 mg/kg
Epinephrine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Epinephrine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Epinephrine: Horse
IV: 0.01-0.02 mg/kg (10-20 µg/kg)
Epinephrine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Dopamine: Dog
IV: 5 µg/kg/min
Dopamine: Cat
IV: 5 µg/kg/min
Dopamine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Dopamine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Dopamine: Horse
Ø Administration!
Dopamine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Aminophylline: Dog
IM & PO: 10 mg/kg TID
Aminophylline: Cat
Ø Administration!
Aminophylline: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Aminophylline: Swine
Ø Administration!
Aminophylline: Horse
Ø Administration!
Aminophylline: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Doxapram: Dog
- IV: 5-10 mg/kg
- Sublingual: 1-2 drops (neonates)
Doxapram: Cat
- IV: 5-10 mg/kg
- Sublingual: 1-2 drops (neonates)
Doxapram: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Doxapram: Swine
Ø Administration!
Doxapram: Horse
Ø Administration!
Doxapram: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Morphine: Dog
IV & IM: 0.3-0.8 mg/kg
Morphine: Cat
IV & IM: 0.1-0.4 mg/kg
Morphine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Morphine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Morphine: Horse
IV & IM: 0.1 mg/kg
Morphine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Codeine: Dog
PO: 1-2 mg/kg
Codeine: Cat
Ø Administration!
Codeine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Codeine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Codeine: Horse
Ø Administration!
Codeine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Fentanyl: Dog
IV: 1-5 µg/kg
Fentanyl: Cat
IV: 1-5 µg/kg
Fentanyl: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Fentanyl: Swine
Ø Administration!
Fentanyl: Horse
IV: 6-8 µg/kg
Fentanyl: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Tramadol: Dog
- PO: 4-6 mg/kg
- IV: 2 mg/kg
Tramadol: Cat
- PO: 2-4 mg/kg
- IV: 2 mg/kg
Tramadol: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Tramadol: Swine
Ø Administration!
Tramadol: Horse
PO: 4-10 mg/kg
Tramadol: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Butorphanol: Dog
IV, IM & SC: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg
Butorphanol: Cat
IV, IM & SC: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg
Butorphanol: Swine
Ø Administration!
Butorphanol: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Butorphanol: Horse
IV, IM & SC: 0.01-0.1 mg/kg
Butorphanol: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Buprenorphine: Dog
IV, IM & SC: 0.02 mg/kg
Buprenorphine: Cat
IV, IM & SC: 0.02 mg/kg
Buprenorphine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Buprenorphine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Buprenorphine: Horse
IV, IM & SC: 4-6 µg/kg
Buprenorphine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Propofol: Dog
- IV: 6-8 mg/kg (Ø premedication)
- IV: 3-4 mg/kg (w/ premedication)
Propofol: Cat
- IV: 6-8 mg/kg (Ø premedication)
- IV: 3-4 mg/kg (w/ premedication)
Propofol: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Propofol: Swine
Ø Administration!
Propofol: Horse
Ø Administration!
Propofol: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Ketamine: Dog
- IV & IM: 5-10 mg/kg (Induction of anaesthesia in combination)
- IV: 10 µg/kg/min (Perioperative analgesia: Intraoperatively)
Ketamine: Cat
- IV & IM: 5-10 mg/kg (Induction of anaesthesia in combination)
- IV: 10 µg/kg/min (Perioperative analgesia: Intraoperatively)
Ketamine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Ketamine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Ketamine: Horse
IV: 0.4-0.8 mg/kg/hr
Ketamine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Isoflurane: Dog
1-2 MAC%
Isoflurane: Cat
1-2 MAC%
Isoflurane: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Isoflurane: Swine
Ø Administration!
Isoflurane: Horse
1-2% MAC
Isoflurane: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Sevoflurane: Cat
2-3% MAC
Sevoflurane: Dog
2-3% MAC
Sevoflurane: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Sevoflurane: Swine
Ø Administration!
Sevoflurane: Horse
2-3% MAC
Sevoflurane: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Carprofen: Dog
- IV, SC & PO: 4.4 mg/kg (Loading dose)
- PO: 2.2 mg/kg (Maintenance dose)
Carprofen: Cat
IV & SC: 4 mg/kg once
Carprofen: Cattle
IV & SC: 1.4 mg/kg SID
Carprofen: Swine
Ø Administration!
Carprofen: Horse
IV: 0.7 mg/kg SID
Carprofen: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Meloxicam: Dog
- SC & PO: 0.2 mg/kg SID (First day)
- SC & PO: 0.1 mg/kg SID (Afterwards)
Meloxicam: Cat
- SC & PO: 0.1 mg/kg SID (First day)
- SC & PO: 0.05 mg/kg SID (Afterwards)
Meloxicam: Cattle
IV & SC: 0.5 mg/kg SID
Meloxicam: Swine
IM: 0.4 mg/kg SID
Meloxicam: Horse
IV: 0.6 mg/kg SID
Meloxicam: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Metamizole Sodium: Dog
IV & IM: 20-25 mg/kg SID
Metamizole Sodium: Cat
Ø Administration!
Metamizole Sodium: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Metamizole Sodium: Swine
Ø Administration!
Metamizole Sodium: Horse
IV & IM: 20-50 mg/kg SID
Metamizole Sodium: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Prednisolone: Dog
- IM & PO: 0.5-1 mg/kg (anti-inflammatory)
- PO: 1-2 mg/kg BID (immunosuppression)
Prednisolone: Cat
Ø Administration!
Prednisolone: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Prednisolone: Swine
Ø Administration!
Prednisolone: Horse
Ø Administration!
Prednisolone: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Dexamethasone: Dog
- IM: 0.1 mg/kg (anti-inflammatory)
- IV: 0.3-0.5 mg/kg (Immunosuppression)
Dexamethasone: Cat
Ø Administration!
Dexamethasone: Cattle
IM: 0.06 mg/kg (60 µg/kg)
Dexamethasone: Swine
IM: 0.06 mg/kg (60 µg/kg)
Dexamethasone: Horse
IM: 0.06 mg/kg (60 µg/kg)
Dexamethasone: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Cyclosporin: Dog
PO: 5 mg/kg SID
Cyclosporin: Cat
PO: 7 mg/kg SID
Cyclosporin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Cyclosporin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Cyclosporin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Cyclosporin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Benazepril: Dog
PO: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg SID
Benazepril: Cat
PO: 0.25-0.5 mg/kg SID
Benazepril: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Benazepril: Swine
Ø Administration!
Benazepril: Horse
Ø Administration!
Benazepril: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Telmisartan: Cat
PO: 1 mg/kg SID
Telmisartan: Dog
PO: 1 mg/kg SID
Telmisartan: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Telmisartan: Swine
Ø Administration!
Telmisartan: Horse
Ø Administration!
Telmisartan: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Spironolactone: Cat
PO: 1-2 mg/kg SID
Spironolactone: Cat
PO: 1-2 mg/kg SID
Spironolactone: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Spironolactone: Swine
Ø Administration!
Spironolactone: Horse
Ø Administration!
Spironolactone: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Furosemide: Dog
IV, IM & PO: 1-5 mg/kg TID
Furosemide: Cat
- IV & IM: 1-2 mg/kg BID/TID
- PO: 0.5-2.5 mg/kg BID/TID
Furosemide: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Furosemide: Swine
Ø Administration!
Furosemide: Horse
IV: 0.5-1 mg/kg BID
Furosemide: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Metoclopramide: Dog
IV, SC & PO: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg TID
Metoclopramide: Cat
IV, SC & PO: 0.2-0.5 mg/kg TID
Metoclopramide: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Metoclopramide: Swine
Ø Administration!
Metoclopramide: Horse
IV: 0.04 mg/kg/hr (↑ GI motility)
Metoclopramide: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Ondansetron: Dog
- IV: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg SID/BID
- PO: 0.1-1 mg/kg SID/BID
Ondansetron: Cat
IV & PO: 0.22 mg/kg BID/TID
Ondansetron: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Ondansetron: Swine
Ø Administration!
Ondansetron: Horse
Ø Administration!
Ondansetron: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Famotidine: Dog
IV & PO: 0.5-1 mg/kg SID/BID
Famotidine: Cat
IV & PO: 0.5-1 mg/kg SID/BID
(Long term, BID every second day)
Famotidine: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Famotidine: Swine
Ø Administration!
Famotidine: Horse
Ø Administration!
Famotidine: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Omeprazole: Dog
PO: 0.5-1 mg/kg SID/BID
Omeprazole: Cat
PO: 0.5-1 mg/kg SID/BID
Omeprazole: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Omeprazole: Swine
Ø Administration!
Omeprazole: Horse
PO: 2-4 mg/kg SID
Omeprazole: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Amoxicillin: Dogs
- IV: 15-30 mg/kg TID (Severe infection)
- PO: 15-20 mg/kg TID
Amoxicillin: Cats
- IV: 15-30 mg/kg TID (Severe infection)
- PO: 15-20 mg/kg TID
Amoxicillin: Cattle
- IM: 15 mg/kg
- PO: 20-30 mg/kg (calf)
Amoxicillin: Swine
- IM: 15 mg/kg
- PO: 20-30 mg/kg
Amoxicillin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Amoxicillin: Poultry
PO: 20-30 mg/kg
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid: Dog
IV, IM, SC & PO: 12.5-25 mg/kg BID/TID
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid: Cat
IV, IM, SC & PO: 12.5-25 mg/kg BID/TID
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid: Swine
Ø Administration!
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid: Horse
Ø Administration!
Amoxicillin clavulanic acid: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Cefalexin: Dog
IM, SC & PO: 15-25 mg/kg BID
Cefalexin: Cat
IM, SC & PO: 15-25 mg/kg BID
Cefalexin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Cefalexin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Cefalexin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Cefalexin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Ceftiofur: Dog
Ø Administration!
Ceftiofur: Cat
Ø Administration!
Ceftiofur: Cattle
IM & SC: 6.6 mg/kg
CCFA (Ceftiofur Crystaline-Free Acid)
Ceftiofur: Swine
IM & SC: 5 mg/kg
CCFA (Ceftiofur Crystaline-Free Acid)
Ceftiofur: Horse
- IM & SC: 6.6 mg/kg (Ceftiofur Crystaline-Free Acid) (CCFA)
- IM & SC: 2.2-4.4 mg/kg (HCl)
Non-Authorised!
Ceftiofur: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Ceftriaxone: Dog
IV & IM: 25-50 mg/kg SID/BID
Ceftriaxone: Cat
IV & IM: 25-50 mg/kg SID/BID
Ceftriaxone: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Ceftriaxone: Swine
Ø Administration!
Ceftriaxone: Horse
IV: 25 mg/kg BID
Non authorised!
Gentamicin: Dog
IV, IM & SC: 5-10 mg/kg SID
Gentamicin: Cat
IV, IM & SC: 5-10 mg/kg SID
Gentamicin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Gentamicin: Swine
PO: 5 mg/kg
Gentamicin: Horse
IV & IM: 6.6 mg/kg SID
Non-authorised!
Gentamicin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Amikacin: Dog
IV, IM & SC: 15-30 mg/kg SID
Amikacin: Cat
IV, IM & SC: 10-15 mg/kg SID
Amikacin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Amikacin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Amikacin: Horse
IV & IM: 10 mg/kg SID
Non-authorised!
Amikacin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Doxycycline: Dog
PO: 10 mg/kg SID
Doxycycline: Cat
PO: 10 mg/kg SID
Doxycycline: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Doxycycline: Swine
Ø Administration!
Doxycycline: Horse
PO: 10 mg/kg SID/BID
Non-authorised!
Doxycycline: Poultry
PO: 7.5-15 mg/kg SID
Azithromycin: Dog
PO: 10 mg/kg SID
Azithromycin: Cat
PO: 10 mg/kg SID
Azithromycin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Azithromycin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Azithromycin: Horse
PO: 10 mg/kg SID
Non-authorised!
Azithromycin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Clarithromycin: Dog
PO: 10 mg/kg BID
Clarithromycin: Cat
PO: 10 mg/kg BID
Clarithromycin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Clarithromycin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Clarithromycin: Horse
PO: 7.5 mg/kg BID
Non-authorised!
Clarithromycin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Tilmicosin: Dog
Ø Administration!
Tilmicosin: Cat
Ø Administration!
Tilmicosin: Cattle
SC: 10 mg/kg
Tilmicosin: Swine
PO: 15-20 mg/kg
Tilmicosin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Tilmicosin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Clindamycin: Dog
- PO: 11 mg/kg SID/BID
- PO: 25 mg/kg (toxoplasmosis)
Clindamycin: Cat
- PO: 11 mg/kg SID/BID
- PO: 25 mg/kg (toxoplasmosis)
Clindamycin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Clindamycin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Clindamycin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Clindamycin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Florfenicol: Dog
Ø Administration!
Florfenicol: Cat
Ø Administration!
Florfenicol: Cattle
IM: 30 mg/kg ADT
Florfenicol: Swine
IM: 30 mg/kg
ADT (alternate day therapy)
Florfenicol: Horse
Ø Administration!
Florfenicol: Poultry
PO: 20 mg/kg SID
Enrofloxacin: Dog
SC & PO: 5-20 mg/kg SID
Enrofloxacin: Cat
SC & PO: 5 mg/kg SID
Enrofloxacin: Cattle
- IV & SC: 5 mg/kg SID
- SC: 7.5 mg/kg (one shot)
Enrofloxacin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Enrofloxacin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Enrofloxacin: Poultry
PO: 10 mg/kg SID
Metronidazole: Dog
IV, SC & PO: 10-25 mg/kg SID/BID
(Higher dose when used for Giardia)
Metronidazole: Cat
IV, SC & PO: 10-25 mg/kg SID/BID
(Higher dose when used for Giardia)
Metronidazole: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Metronidazole: Swine
Ø Administration!
Metronidazole: Horse
PO: 5 mg/kg TID
- Non-authorised!
- Only in non-FPAs!
Metronidazole: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Monensin: Dog
Ø Administration!
Monensin: Cat
Ø Administration!
Monensin: Cattle
Ø Administration!
Monensin: Swine
Ø Administration!
Monensin: Horse
Ø Administration!
Monensin: Poultry
PO: 100 ppm
Albendazole: Dog
Ø Administration!
Albendazole: Cat
Ø Administration!
Albendazole: Cattle
PO: 7.5-10 mg/kg
Albendazole: Swine
Ø Administration!
Albendazole: Horse
Ø Administration!
Albendazole: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Fenbendazole: Dog
PO: 50 mg/kg SID
Fenbendazole: Cat
PO: 50 mg/kg SID
Fenbendazole: Cattle
PO: 7.5 mg/kg
Fenbendazole: Swine
PO: 5 mg/kg
Fenbendazole: Horse
PO: 7.5 mg/kg
Fenbendazole: Poultry
Ø Administration!
Ivermectin: Dog
SC & PO: 0.2-0.4 mg/kg
Ivermectin: Cat
SC & PO: 0.2-0.4 mg/kg
Ivermectin: Cattle
SC: 0.2 mg/kg
Ivermectin: Swine
SC: 0.3 mg/kg
Ivermectin: Horse
PO: 0.2 mg/kg
Ivermectin: Poultry
Ø Administration!
