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Amlodipine for Dogs, Cats, and Birds: Dosage, Uses, and Side Effects Guide
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$\"Amlodipine$ <\/h3>\n\n
Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Calcium-channel antagonist<\/strong>, with predominant action affecting peripheral arteriolar vasculature, causing vasodilation and reducing afterload.<\/li>\n
Has mild negative inotropic and chronotropic effects<\/strong>, which are negligible at therapeutic doses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Amlodipine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cats<\/strong>:\n
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Management of systemic hypertension, including hypertension secondary to chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, or hyperadrenocorticism.<\/li>\n
Reduction of proteinuria in hypertensive cats.<\/li>\n
Restores vision in some cases of hypertensive retinopathy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Dogs<\/strong>:\n
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Treatment of systemic hypertension, often secondary to renal disease or hyperadrenocorticism.<\/li>\n
Adjunctive therapy in refractory heart failure for afterload reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Birds<\/strong>:\n
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Management of systemic hypertension (e.g., psittacines). Limited studies suggest its efficacy in avian species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Amlodipine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dose of Amlodipine In Dogs<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
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Initial dose: 0.05\u20130.1 mg\/kg p.o. q12\u201324h.<\/li>\n
Gradual titration up to 0.5 mg\/kg\/day, based on blood pressure response.<\/li>\n
Monitoring: Regular blood pressure checks during dose adjustments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dose of Amlodipine In Cats<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
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Initial dose: 0.625\u20131.25 mg\/cat p.o. q24h (not mg\/kg).<\/li>\n
Adjustments:\n
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If blood pressure remains >150 mmHg, increase dose or frequency to q12h.<\/li>\n
Monitor systolic blood pressure to maintain target levels (\u2264150 mmHg).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Maximum dose: Up to 2.5 mg\/cat\/day in severe hypertension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dose of Amlodipine In Birds<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n
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Initial dose: 0.4 mg\/kg p.o. q24h.<\/li>\n
Adjust dose based on blood pressure monitoring and clinical response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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