Alternative course initiated as an infusion and continued 8–12 hours.
Dog
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory stimulation
5–10 mg/kg
IV
Adult small-animal source regimen. Titrate to response; not a substitute for ventilation or resuscitation.
Historical neonatal respiratory stimulation
Reference only
SC, OTM, IV
Neonatal source amount is 1–5 mg per animal via SC, sublingual or umbilical vein. Patient-specific neonatal resuscitation requires airway and ventilation support; do not apply adult weight-based dosing.
Cat
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory stimulation
5–10 mg/kg
IV
Adult small-animal source regimen. Titrate to response; not a substitute for ventilation or resuscitation.
Historical neonatal respiratory stimulation
Reference only
SC, OTM, IV
Neonatal source amount is 1–5 mg per animal via SC, sublingual or umbilical vein. Patient-specific neonatal resuscitation requires airway and ventilation support; do not apply adult weight-based dosing.
Rabbit
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
2–5 mg/kg
SC, IV
Every 0.25 h
Mouse
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
5–10 mg/kg
IV
Rat
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
5–10 mg/kg
IV
Gerbil
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
5–10 mg/kg
IV
Hamster
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
5–10 mg/kg
IV
Guinea Pig
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
5 mg/kg
IV
Chinchilla
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
2–5 mg/kg
IV
Bird
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Respiratory depression
5–10 mg/kg
IM, IV
Reptile
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Postanesthetic respiratory stimulation
5 mg/kg
IV
Cattle
Use / stage
Dose
Route
Schedule
Instructions
Neonatal primary apnea
2 mg/kg
IV
Do not use in: Prematurity with pulmonary immaturity, Clinical evidence of immature lungs; Asphyxic calves when intubation and ventilation are not feasible; oxygenation and ventilation remain essential.
