Dosages of Diuretics
Dosages of Diuretics
Drug | Dosage |
|---|---|
Furosemide | 4–6 mg/kg IV, IM, or SC, as needed for acute therapy |
Dogs: 2–4 mg/kg, PO, once to three times daily | |
Cats:1–2 mg/kg, PO, once or twice daily | |
Large animals: 0.5–1 mg/kg/day, IV or IM | |
Hydrochlorothiazide | Dogs and cats: 2–4 mg/kg, PO, once or twice daily |
Chlorothiazide | Dogs and cats: 20–40 mg/kg, PO, once or twice daily |
Spironolactone | Dogs: 2–4 mg/kg, PO, bid |
Mannitol | 0.25–0.5 g/kg, IV |
Dimethyl sulfoxide | Large animals: 1 g/kg, IV or via nasogastric tube |