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Amlodipine (Norvasc, Katerzia)

Dosage form:

Tablets 5 mg, 10 mg

Pharmacological group:

Calcium channel blocker

Therapeutic use:

Treatment of systemic hypertension in cats; also used in dogs

Dosage:

Dogs:

Starting dose: 0.05–0.1 mg/kg orally every 12–24 hours. Dose may be adjusted weekly up to 0.4 mg/kg depending on clinical response.

Cats:

0.625–1.25 mg per cat orally once every 24 hours. Dose may be slowly increased or frequency increased to every 12 hours.

Calculate medication dosage for pets

Select the dosage form

Tablets Ready-to-use solution Powder for solution preparation

Weight of the animal:

Dose:

mg/kg

Amount of active ingredient:

mg/tablet

Dry substance amount:

Diluent volume:

Single dose:

tablet

Amlodipine (Norvasc, Katerzia) dosage calculation

Accurate dosing is essential when treating pets. To calculate a single dose correctly, you need three key values: the animal’s weight, the required dose of the active ingredient, and the concentration of the medication.

Calculation formula:

Single dose = (Animal weight × Required dose) ÷ Medication concentration

Important notes:

Always consult a veterinarian before using any medication.
Follow the recommended dosage and instructions for use.

Accurate dosing helps protect your pet’s health and reduces the risk of side effects.