Aminocaproic Acid Oral for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Aminocaproic Acid Oral is used in cat for Antifibrinolytic hemostasis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminocaproic Acid Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amicar
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | q6-8h IV or PO | Until bleeding controlled | Antifibrinolytic hemostasis | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Competitively inhibits plasminogen activation, preventing fibrinolysis. Stabilizes existing clots by blocking conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.
Side effects & warnings
May cause GI upset. Contraindicated with DIC. Monitor for thrombosis. Used in dogs for degenerative myelopathy (off-label) and bleeding disorders.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Aminocaproic Acid Oral dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Aminocaproic Acid Oral 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.