Indications & Dose:
- Ventricular arrhythmias:
- Dog: 3-5 mg/kg PO q12h in combo with sotalol or atenolol
- Cat: 5 mg/kg PO q8h
Mechanism of Action:
- Class IB: sodium channel blocker
Adverse Effects:
- GI effects at higher doses
- Hypotension
- Proarrhythmic
- Seizures (dogs)