Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mepyramine maleate treatment helps dogs with angioedema
By Cingi, C et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2010·Department of Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Efficacy of mepyramine maleate treatment in dogs with angioedema.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 27 dogs with swelling and hives (angioedema) were treated with either mepyramine maleate or a placebo to see if the medication helped reduce their symptoms. The results suggested that mepyramine maleate could be beneficial for dogs suffering from this condition. If your dog is experiencing unusual swelling or hives, discussing this treatment option with your veterinarian might be worthwhile.
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Abstract
Twenty-seven dogs with angioedema, were enrolled in this clinical study. The cases were randomly assigned to the treatment group (n=15) and untreated placebo control group (n=12). It was concluded that mepyramine maleate has the potential to be helpful for dogs with angioedema.
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