Question 1

What is Yunnan Baiyao used for?

Accepted Answer

Yunnan Baiyao is indicated for: epistaxis, Hemangiosarcoma bleeding, Hemostasis support, perioperative hemostasis.

Question 2

What routes can Yunnan Baiyao be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, TOPICAL.

Question 3

Which species have cited Yunnan Baiyao dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Yunnan Baiyao a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Yunnan Baiyao 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 Yunnan Baiyao?

Accepted Answer

Used for hemangiosarcoma bleeding, epistaxis, and perioperative hemostasis in dogs. Red emergency pill in capsule for severe bleeding. Evidence is mostly anecdotal/small studies.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Yunnan Baiyao?

Accepted Answer

Used for hemangiosarcoma bleeding, epistaxis, and perioperative hemostasis in dogs. Red emergency pill in capsule for severe bleeding. Evidence is mostly anecdotal/small studies.

Question 7

How does Yunnan Baiyao work?

Accepted Answer

Traditional Chinese medicine containing Panax notoginseng. Promotes platelet activation and aggregation, enhances fibrin cross-linking. Exact mechanism not fully elucidated.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0 capsule(s)	q12h	Weak	Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0 half capsule per cat	q12h	Extrapolated	Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed

Yunnan Baiyao

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