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Domperidone: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Domperidone:$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Antiemetic with a mechanism of action similar to that of metoclopramide, but with fewer adverse CNS effects because it cannot cross the blood-brain barrier.<\/li>\n
It may not be prokinetic in canines, but it is gastrokinetic in humans.<\/li>\n
In addition, it has been demonstrated to enhance the innate cell-mediated immune response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Domperidone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Treatment of vomiting<\/strong>; however, maropitant is authorized for veterinary use and there is more clinical experience with metoclopramide and ondansetron.<\/li>\n
A strategic domperidone-based treatment program has shown some efficacy in reducing the risk of developing clinical canine leishmaniosis<\/strong> in a high-prevalence area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Domperidone in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Vomiting:<\/strong> 2\u20135 mg per animal q8h.<\/li>\n
Preventive strategy for leishmaniosis<\/strong> in a high prevalence area: 0.5 mg\/kg q24h for 30 consecutive days, repeated every 4 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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Vomiting:<\/strong> 2\u20135 mg per animal q8h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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