Pantoprazole Dosing for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs By Weight
Important Administration Information
For 2-minute IV infusion: First flush IV line. Mix 40 mg of powder with 10 mL of sodium chloride 0.9% injection for a final concentration of 4 mg/mL. Infuse 1-mg/kg dose over 2 minutes.
For 15-minute IV infusion: Mix 40-mg vial with 10 mL sodium chloride 0.9% injection. Then further admix this solution with 100 mL of dextrose 5% injection, sodium chloride 0.9% injection, or Ringer's lactate injection to a total volume of 110 mL, producing a solution with a final concentration of approximately 0.4 mg/mL. Administer final dose (1 mg/kg) over 15 minutes.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 633-635
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 0.5-0.6 mg/kg | Once daily |
| IV (24h infusion) | 0.5-1 mg/kg | Over 24 hours | |
| IV (2-min infusion) | 1 mg/kg | Over 2 minutes | |
| IV (15-min infusion) | 1 mg/kg | Over 15 minutes | |
| Cats | PO | 0.5-0.6 mg/kg | Once daily |
| IV (24h infusion) | 0.5-1 mg/kg | Over 24 hours | |
| IV (2-min infusion) | 1 mg/kg | Over 2 minutes | |
| IV (15-min infusion) | 1 mg/kg | Over 15 minutes |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | IV (24h infusion) | 0.5 mg/kg | Once daily |
| Cattle | IV (24h infusion) | 0.5 mg/kg | Once daily |
| Pigs | IV (24h infusion) | 0.5 mg/kg | Once daily |
Note: Large animal doses have been extrapolated from human use (0.5 mg/kg q24h IV), and infusion protocols listed for small animals have been used.