Methylxanthine Bronchodilators
Methylxanthine Bronchodilators
Drug | Dosage |
|---|---|
Theophylline (parenteral) | Dogs: 10 mg/kg, IV (slow) or IM |
Horses: 15 mg/kg, IV (slow) | |
Theophylline (oral) | Dogs: 5–7 mg/kg, PO, q 8 h |
Cats: 3 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h | |
Horses: 10–15 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h | |
Theophylline (extended-release tablets) | Dogs: 20 mg/kg/day, PO |
Cats: 25 mg/kg/day, PO | |
Horses: 15 mg/kg/day, PO | |
Aminophylline (parenteral) | Dogs: 10 mg/kg, IV (slow) |
Cats: 5 mg/kg, IV (slow) | |
Horses: 5 mg/kg, IV (slow) | |
Aminophylline (oral) | Dogs: 10 mg/kg, PO, q 8 h |
Cats: 5 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h | |
Horses: 15 mg/kg, PO, q 12 h |