Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Atipamezole is used in cats for Dexmedetomidine reversal. Routes documented in cats: IM. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Antisedan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | Same protocol as dogs | Equal volume to medetomidine or 5x dexmedetomidine | Single dose | Dexmedetomidine reversal | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed (2023), PDF p.133 (printed p.106), CATS - medetomidine clause; BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed Part A, PDF p.52 (printed p.36), Cats: '2.5 times the previous medetomidine or 5 times the previous dose of dexmedetomidine (0.5 mg/ml solution) i.m.' - dexmedetomidine clause |
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Selective alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Specifically reverses sedation, bradycardia, and other effects of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine.
IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in cats, with cited source references: IM Same protocol as dogs Equal volume to medetomidine or 5x dexmedetomidine. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in cats: IM.
Cited course lengths for Atipamezole in cats include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atipamezole is indicated in cats for: Dexmedetomidine reversal.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Why a species-specific page? Atipamezole 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.