Question 1

What is Tripelennamine used for?

Accepted Answer

Tripelennamine is indicated for: Allergic reactions, pruritus, urticaria.

Question 2

What routes can Tripelennamine be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, IV, IM.

Question 3

Which species have cited Tripelennamine dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Tripelennamine a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Tripelennamine 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 Tripelennamine?

Accepted Answer

Sedation is common. Anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, urinary retention). Used primarily in horses and cattle. Largely replaced by newer antihistamines in small animals.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Tripelennamine?

Accepted Answer

Sedation is common. Anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, urinary retention). Used primarily in horses and cattle. Largely replaced by newer antihistamines in small animals.

Question 7

How does Tripelennamine work?

Accepted Answer

First-generation H1-antihistamine that competitively blocks histamine at H1 receptors, reducing histamine-mediated vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and pruritus.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	1–2 mg/kg	q8-12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database
Cat (Domestic)	PO	1–2 mg/kg	q12h	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database

Tripelennamine

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