Complete Up To Date Information about Caparsolate Sodium.
NADA Number: 006-623 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Caparsolate Sodium |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Merial Ltd. |
| Sponsor Address |
3239 Satellite Blvd. Bldg. 500 Duluth, GA 30096-4640 USA |
| Ingredients |
Arsenamide Sodium |
| Species |
Dog, no use class stated or implied |
| Routes of Administration |
Intravenous |
| Dose Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Drug Form |
Liquid (solution) |
| Dispensing Status |
RX |
|
Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
522.144 Arsenamide sodium aqueous injection. Specifications: The drug is a sterile aqueous solution and each milliliter contains 10.0 milligrams of arsenamide sodium. Conditions of use: Dogs Amount: It is administered intravenously at 0.1 milliliter per pound of body weight (1.0 milliliter for every 10 pounds) twice a day for 2 days. For dogs in poor condition, particularly those with evidence of reduced liver function, a more conservative dosage schedule of 0.1 milliliter per pound of body weight daily for 15 days is recommended. Indications: For the treatment and prevention of canine heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis. Limitations: Restricted to use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. |