TABLE 23-5.
Dosage Recommendations, Contraindications, Potential Drug Interactions, and Clinical Indications for Dosage Adjustments for the Common Drugs Used to Treat Gastric Ulcers in Cats
| Drug | Dosage (Cats) | C: Contraindications DI: Drug Interactions DA: Dosage Adjustments |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 0.5 mg/kg IV, SC, PO q12-24h | DA: azotemia |
| Ranitidine | 2.5 mg/kg IV q12h 3.5 mg/kg PO q12h |
DA: azotemia |
| Omeprazole | 0.5-1 mg/kg PO q24h | DI: inhibition CYP2C: diazepam Do not crush enteric coated tablets |
| Sucralfate | 250 mg PO q12h | DI: decreases oral absorption of fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, and digoxin |