Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Alosetron is dosed at 0.01–0.04 mg/kg PO q12h in cats, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Alosetron is used in cats for Severe chronic diarrhea. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Alosetron in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lotronex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.04 mg/kg | q12h | Investigational; no established feline dose | Severe chronic diarrhea | Extrapolated | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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Selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that inhibits visceral afferent activity, reducing colonic motility and secretion.
Risk of ischemic colitis and severe constipation. Very restricted use in human medicine. Minimal veterinary data — investigational only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Alosetron dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.01–0.04 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Alosetron in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Alosetron in cats include: Investigational; no established feline dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Alosetron is indicated in cats for: Severe chronic diarrhea.
These are general warnings for Alosetron across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Risk of ischemic colitis and severe constipation. Very restricted use in human medicine. Minimal veterinary data — investigational only.
Why a species-specific page? Alosetron 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.