Question 1

What is Dalteparin used for?

Accepted Answer

Dalteparin is indicated for: Thromboembolism prevention/treatment, Thromboembolism treatment.

Question 2

What routes can Dalteparin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: SC.

Question 3

Which species have cited Dalteparin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Dalteparin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Dalteparin 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 Dalteparin?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding risk. Monitor anti-Xa levels in veterinary patients. Species-specific dosing required. More predictable pharmacokinetics than unfractionated heparin.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Dalteparin?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding risk. Monitor anti-Xa levels in veterinary patients. Species-specific dosing required. More predictable pharmacokinetics than unfractionated heparin.

Question 7

How does Dalteparin work?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weight heparin that preferentially inhibits factor Xa through antithrombin III, with less anti-IIa activity than unfractionated heparin.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	SC	100–150 IU/kg	q8-12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	SC	100–175 IU/kg	q6-8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Dalteparin

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Species with Dalteparin dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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