Besifloxacin Ophthalmic for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic is used in cat for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in cat: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Besifloxacin Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Besivance
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye q8h-q12h | 5-7 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Weak | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
8-chloro fluoroquinolone that inhibits both DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with balanced dual-targeting activity. Developed exclusively for topical ophthalmic use.
Side effects & warnings
Good activity against resistant staphylococci. No systemic formulation exists, reducing resistance selection pressure. May cause transient conjunctival irritation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with cat dosing
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Besifloxacin Ophthalmic 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.