Question 1

What is Brompheniramine used for?

Accepted Answer

Brompheniramine is indicated for: Allergic reactions, Allergic rhinitis, pruritus, rhinitis.

Question 2

What routes can Brompheniramine be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Brompheniramine dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Brompheniramine a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Brompheniramine 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 Brompheniramine?

Accepted Answer

Sedation common. Ensure product does not contain decongestants (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) or other additives. Anticholinergic side effects.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Brompheniramine?

Accepted Answer

Sedation common. Ensure product does not contain decongestants (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) or other additives. Anticholinergic side effects.

Question 7

How does Brompheniramine work?

Accepted Answer

Competitive H1 receptor antagonist of the propylamine class that blocks histamine-mediated allergic responses and has mild anticholinergic properties.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.1–0.2 mg/kg	q8-12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.1–0.2 mg/kg	q12h	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Brompheniramine

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Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Brompheniramine dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published primary source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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