Commonly prescribed for: Control of vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats
Species: Dogs and Cats
Therapeutic Class: Anticholinergic
Aminopentamide hydrogen sulfate is an anticholinergic that is used in dogs and cats as a smooth-muscle antispasmodic primarily for the control of vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats.
Aminopentamide hydrogen sulfate reduces the amplitude and tone of colonic contractions. It also reduces gastric secretions and gastric acidity. The effects of aminopentamide hydrogen sulfate are similar to those of atropine but it is more specific for the gastrointestinal tract and has less mydriatic and salivary effects.
Aminopentamide hydrogen sulfate is used to treat vomiting, diarrhea, visceral spasm, pylorospasm, or hypertrophic gastritis in dogs and cats. The antispasmodic properties of aminopentamide hydrogen sulfate my help control "urgency" and discomfort associated with anorectal disease.
Remember to tell your veterinarian about any medications, vitamins, supplements, or herbal therapies that you are giving your pet.
Wedgewood provides medication options that help ensure accurate dosing, especially for hard to medicate pets. Click below for a complete list of Wedgewood’s dosing forms and strengths.
DOSAGE FORM | BENEFITS | STRENGTHS |
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Tiny Tabs | Compressed oral tablets that are smaller than a Tic-Tac® | 0.2mg/tab |
Twist-a-Dose | Transdermal applicator that gives easy & accurate dosing every time. | 0.1mg/0.05ml |
Anhydrous Oral Solution | Glycerin-based oral solution with a wide variety of flavoring options. | 0.2 mg/ml to 0.5 mg/ml |