Aglepristone for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Aglepristone is used in cat for Pregnancy termination/Pyometra. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aglepristone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alizin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10–15 mg/kg | Days 1 and 2 | 2 injections 24 hours apart; confirm by ultrasound at 7-10 days | Pregnancy termination/Pyometra | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Competitive progesterone receptor antagonist with high affinity. Blocks progesterone action on the uterus, terminating pregnancy or treating pyometra.
Side effects & warnings
Pain at injection site. Not available in the US. Used for pregnancy termination and closed pyometra in Europe. Monitor for uterine discharge.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Reproductive drugs with cat dosing
Aglepristone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Aglepristone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.