Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Aglepristone is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg SC Days 1 and 2 in cats, per Georgiev P, Wehrend A. Mid-gestation pregnancy termination by the progesterone antagonist aglepristone in queens. Theriogenology. 2006;65(7):1401-1406. / Fieni F, Martal J, Marnet PG, Siliart B, Guittot F. Clinical, biological and hormonal study of mid-pregnancy termination in cats with aglepristone. Theriogenology. 2006;66(6-7):1721-1728. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.08.011 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.46 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.19, Aglepristone monograph spanning p.18-19; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Aglepristone is used in cats for Termination of pregnancy up to day 45. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aglepristone in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alizin
| 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 | Termination of pregnancy up to day 45 | Moderate | Georgiev P, Wehrend A. Mid-gestation pregnancy termination by the progesterone antagonist aglepristone in queens. Theriogenology. 2006;65(7):1401-1406. / Fieni F, Martal J, Marnet PG, Siliart B, Guittot F. Clinical, biological and hormonal study of mid-pregnancy termination in cats with aglepristone. Theriogenology. 2006;66(6-7):1721-1728. doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.08.011 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.46 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.19, Aglepristone monograph spanning p.18-19; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.24 | 20 mg/kg s.c. q7d (also consider atenolol if cat is tachycardic with heart rate >200 bpm). |
| 15 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.24 | 15 mg/kg s.c. on days 1, 2 and 7. Additional doses may be given on days 14 and 21 if there |
| 10 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.40 | • Terminate pregnancy: Two doses of • Treatment of pyometra: 10 mg/kg |
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Competitive progesterone receptor antagonist with high affinity. Blocks progesterone action on the uterus, terminating pregnancy or treating pyometra.
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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aglepristone dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 10–15 mg/kg Days 1 and 2. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aglepristone in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Aglepristone in cats include: 2 injections 24 hours apart; confirm by ultrasound at 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Aglepristone is indicated in cats for: Termination of pregnancy up to day 45.
These are general warnings for Aglepristone across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Pain at injection site. Not available in the US. Used for pregnancy termination and closed pyometra in Europe. Monitor for uterine discharge.
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 cats — 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.
| 10 |
| SC |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.40 |
| 10 mg/kg (0.33 mL/kg) SQ once SQ, on days 1, 2, 7, and 14. |
| Dose (ml/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | SC | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.40 | 10 mg/kg (0.33 mL/kg) SQ once SQ, on days 1, 2, 7, and 14. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.