Cerenia
Generic name: maropitant citrate
Dosage form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
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Antiemetic
For oral use in dogs only
CAUTION
Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Cerenia Description
Maropitant is a neurokinin (NK1) receptor antagonist that blocks the pharmacological action of substance P in the central nervous system (CNS). Maropitant is the non-proprietary designation for a substituted quinuclidine. The empirical formula is C32H40N2O C6H8O7 H2O and the molecular weight 678.81. The chemical name is (2S,3S)-2-benzhydryl-N-(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzyl) quinuclidin-3-amine citrate monohydrate. Each peach-colored oval tablet is scored and contains 16, 24, 60 or 160 mg of maropitant as maropitant citrate per tablet.
The chemical structure of maropitant citrate is:
INDICATIONS
Cerenia (maropitant citrate) Tablets are indicated for the prevention of acute vomiting and the prevention of vomiting due to motion sickness in dogs.
Cerenia Dosage and Administration
Cerenia Tablets are recommended for use in dogs 16 weeks and older.
For Prevention of Acute Vomiting
Administer Cerenia Tablets orally at a minimum dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) body weight once daily for up to 5 consecutive days.
| Minimum of 2 mg/kg BW Dosing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog body weight | Number of Tablets | |||
| Pounds | Kilograms | 16 mg | 24 mg | 60 mg |
| 2.2 – 8.8 | 1.0 – 4.0 | ½ |
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram
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