Pet Medications

Modern Veterinary Therapeutics, LLC

1550 Madruga Ave.
Suite 329
Coral Gables, FL    33146
USA

Doxapram Hydrochloride

Cat, no use class stated or implied

Horse, no use class stated or implied

Dog, no use class stated or implied

Intravenous

Sublingual (puppies)

Subcutaneous (kittens)

Sublingual (kittens)

Subcutaneous (puppies)

Liquid (solution)

Liquid (solution)

RX

Withdrawal times do not apply to the species listed for this product.

522.775 Doxapram.

Specifications: Each milliliter of solution contains 20 milligrams (mg) doxapram hydrochloride.

Conditions of use:

Dogs

Amount: For intravenous use in dogs at a dose of 2 1/2 to 5 milligrams of doxapram hydrochloride per pound of body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.5 milligrams per pound in gas anesthesia. For subcutaneous, sublingual, or umbilical vein administration in neonate puppies at a dose rate of 1 to 5 milligrams. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary.

Indications: Administer to dogs to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia. Administer to neonate dogs to initiate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section; to stimulate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section.

Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Cats

Amount: For intravenous use in cats at a dose of 2 1/2 to 5 milligrams of doxapram hydrochloride per pound of body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.5 milligrams per pound in gas anesthesia. For subcutaneous or sublingual use in neonate kittens at 1 to 2 milligrams. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary.

Indications: Administer to cats to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia. Administer to neonate cats to initiate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section; to stimulate respiration following dystocia or caesarean section.

Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Horses

Amount: For intravenous use in horses at 0.25 milligrams per pound of body weight in barbiturate anesthesia, 0.2 milligrams per pound in inhalation anesthesia, 0.25 milligrams per pound with chloral hydrate with or without magnesium sulfate. Dosage may be repeated in 15 to 20 minutes if necessary.

Indications: Administer to horses to stimulate respiration during and after general anesthesia; to speed awakening and return of reflexes after anesthesia.

Limitations: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.