Capromorelin

ArticleLast Updated July 20181 min read
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Appetite Stimulant (Systemic Drug)

Prescriber Highlights

  • FDA-approved to stimulate appetite in dogs

  • Ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates hunger

  • Diarrhea, vomiting, polydipsia, or hypersalivation may occur

Uses, Indications

  • Indicated for stimulation of appetite in dogs; experiential data is limited mostly to clinical study patients

  • In a laboratory setting, capromorelin (compared with placebo) increased food consumption and body weight in healthy cats, but capromorelin is not yet FDA- approved for use in this species

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