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

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

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Doxepin inhibits the reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin in the brain, resulting in antidepressant activity<\/strong>, while the inhibition of H1 and H2 receptors produces antipruritic effects. <\/strong><\/li>\n
Desmethyldoxepin, its metabolite, is also psychoactive<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Doxepin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Management of pruritus and psychogenic dermatoses<\/strong> where there is a component of anxiety, including canine acral lick dermatitis and compulsive disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Doxepin in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
3\u20135 mg\/kg p.o. q8\u201312h, maximum dose 150 mg q12h.<\/p>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
0.5\u20131.0 mg\/kg p.o. q12\u201324h<\/p>\n
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