Dilution of maropitant in lactated Ringer solution for subcutaneous administration in dogs
Administration of maropitant (Cerenia) diluted in lactated ringer solution had a pharmacokinetic impact
This study aimed to determine whether the pharmacokinetics of maropitant, administered SC as a commercially available maropitant-containing injectable product (Cerenia Injectable), differ when combined with lactated Ringer solution before administration.
This randomized crossover study included 6 adults spayed female Beagle dogs between 3 and 6 years of age, with a mean weight of 9.58 kg. The dogs underwent 2 treatment protocols separated by a 14-day washout period: (1) an SC injection of 1 mg/kg of Cerenia Injectable (maropitant citrate; 10 mg/mL) and (2) 1 mg/kg of Cerenia Injectable diluted in 10 mL/kg of lactated Ringer injectable solution (LRS) given SC. Plasma ...
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