Traditional Medication In Cats/Dogs
Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Glucocorticoid – 0.8 mg/kg IV, IM, SQ Acute emergency Rx
Cyproheptadine
Serotonin antagonist – 1-2 mg/cat PO q12-24h
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Glucocorticoid – 1 mg/kg IV, IM, SQ Acute emergency Rx
Doxycycline
Antibiotic (for mycoplasmosis) – 5 mg/kg PO q12h
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Bronchodilator, mixed adrenergic – 0.1 ml of 1:1,000 dilution IV, IM, SQ, via ET tube Acute emergency Rx
Methylprednisolone sodium succinate
Glucocorticoid – 50-100 mg/cat IV, IM, SQ Acute emergency Rx
Prednisolone
Glucocorticoid – 1–2 mg/kg PO q12h to start; taper as possible
Terbutaline
Selective (â2 agonist) – bronchodilator – 0.01 mg/kg IV, IM, SQ q4h 0.625-1.25 mg/cat PO q12h
Theophylline (sustained release)
Bronchodilator – 20–25 mg/kg PO q24h
Zafirlukast
Leukotriene receptor antagonist – 10 mg/cat PO q12h
Please note that most of these drugs will be off veterinary licence. BreathEazy Ltd neither endorses nor accepts liability for the use of these medications. The choice of prescribed medication lies with the consulting clinician.