Maropitant (trade name Cerenia in the US and other countries) used as maropitant citrate (USAN) is a neurokinin (NK1) receptor antagonist which was developed by Zoetis specifically for the treatment of motion sickness and vomiting in dogs. It was approved by the FDA in 2007 for use in dogs and more recently has also been approved for use in cats.Maropitant also has anti-nociceptive (analgesic) properties.
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