Question 1

What is Capromorelin used for?

Accepted Answer

Capromorelin is indicated for: Inappetence, Unintended weight loss in CKD.

Question 2

What routes can Capromorelin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Capromorelin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Capromorelin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Capromorelin 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 Capromorelin?

Accepted Answer

FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Capromorelin?

Accepted Answer

FDA-approved appetite stimulant. Entyce for dogs, Elura for cats with CKD. Diarrhea, vomiting. Not for use in pregnant/lactating animals. Daily dosing.

Question 7

How does Capromorelin work?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone secretagogue receptor agonist mimicking ghrelin. Stimulates appetite and increases growth hormone and IGF-1.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	3 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	2 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Capromorelin

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Species with Capromorelin dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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