Tegaserod Maleate Dosing for dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle, Pigs By Weight
Important Safety Information
In 2007, tegaserod was removed from the US market and was made available to physicians only through a restricted distribution program from the manufacturer. Beginning in April 2008, tegaserod was no longer available through the restricted distribution program; therefore the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to make tegaserod available to physicians for patients in emergency situations that are life threatening or require hospitalization.
Thus this drug is no longer available to veterinarians. For information on the pharmacology, use, and dosing for tegaserod, please consult previous editions of this book.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 785
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | IM, IV, SQ | 0.025-0.1 mg/kg | Single dose |
| PO | 0.5-2.2 mg/kg | q6-8h | |
| Cats | IM, IV, SQ | 0.025-0.1 mg/kg | Single dose |
| PO | 1.1-2.2 mg/kg | q6-8h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | IM | 0.04-0.1 mg/kg | q6-12h (not recommended frequently) |
| IM, SQ, IV | 0.01-0.05 mg/kg | Perioperative use | |
| Cattle | PO | 0.13-0.26 mg/kg | - |
| IM | 0.03-0.1 mg/kg | - | |
| IV | 0.01-0.02 mg/kg | - | |
| Pigs (Adult) | IV, IM, SQ | 0.03-0.2 mg/kg | Single dose |