Baloxavir Marboxil for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Baloxavir Marboxil is used in cat for Influenza. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Baloxavir Marboxil in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Xofluza
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | Single dose | Single administration | Influenza | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits cap-dependent endonuclease in the influenza polymerase acidic (PA) protein, blocking viral mRNA synthesis. Active against influenza A and B.
Side effects & warnings
Single-dose treatment. Resistance can emerge (I38T substitution). GI upset. Novel mechanism. No veterinary data.
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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Baloxavir Marboxil dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Baloxavir Marboxil 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.