Question 1

What is Aminophenazone used for?

Accepted Answer

Aminophenazone is indicated for: Historical analgesic (largely obsolete).

Question 2

What routes can Aminophenazone be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, IV.

Question 3

Which species have cited Aminophenazone dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Aminophenazone dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Aminophenazone a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Aminophenazone is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Aminophenazone?

Accepted Answer

Largely replaced by safer NSAIDs. Risk of agranulocytosis. Banned in food animals in many countries. Not commonly used in companion animals.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Aminophenazone?

Accepted Answer

Largely replaced by safer NSAIDs. Risk of agranulocytosis. Banned in food animals in many countries. Not commonly used in companion animals.

Question 7

How does Aminophenazone work?

Accepted Answer

Pyrazolone NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Inhibits cyclooxygenase. Historically used in equine and large animal practice.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	10–25 mg/kg	q12h	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	10–25 mg/kg	q12h	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Aminophenazone

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