Indications & Dose:
- Dogs: Ventricular arrhythmias: 2-4 mg/kg IV slow; 20-50 mcg/kg/min CRI
- Chronic: 20-40 mg/kg PO q6-8h; 20-30 mg/kg PO q8h for sustained release
Mechanism of Action:
- Class IA: sodium channel blocker
Adverse Effects:
- Hypotension
- Proarrhythmic
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Brown hair reported in Doberman Pinschers after long-term use