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Spotlight on the perioperative use of maropitant citrate
Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports
  • Bonnie L. Hay Kraus, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
8-24-2017
DOI
10.2147/VMRR.S126469
Abstract

Neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptors are present in both the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. Substance P (SP) is the major ligand and is involved in multiple processes including pain transmission, vasodilation, modulation of the inflammatory response, as well as the sensory neuronal transmission involved in stress, anxiety, and emesis. The involvement of NK-1 and SP in the vomiting reflex has led to the development of NK-1 antagonists to prevent and treat vomiting in human and veterinary medicine. Maropitant is a potent, selective neurokinin (NK-1) receptor antagonist that blocks the pharmacologic action of SP in the central nervous system. Maropitant is available in both an injectable and tablet formulation and approved for use in dogs and cats for the treatment and prevention of vomiting from a variety of clinical causes and motion sickness. When administered prior to anesthetic premedication, maropitant prevents or significantly decreases the incidence of opioid-induced vomiting and signs of nausea in dogs and cats. Maropitant has also been shown to improve postoperative return to feeding and food intake in dogs. The minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurage is decreased in both dogs and cats by maropitant, indicating a potential role as an adjunct analgesic, especially for visceral pain. This article will review the background information and literature, including clinical recommendations with respect to the perioperative use of maropitant in canine and feline veterinary patients.

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This article is published as Hay Kraus BL. Spotlight on the perioperative use of maropitant citrate. Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports 2017:8 41–51. doi: 10.2147/VMRR.S126469. Posted with permission.

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Citation Information
Bonnie L. Hay Kraus. "Spotlight on the perioperative use of maropitant citrate" Veterinary Medicine: Research and Reports Vol. 8 (2017) p. 41 - 51
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/bonnie-hay-kraus/2/