Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ciclesonide Inhaled is dosed at 80–160 mcg per treatment Inhaled q12-24h 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.. Ciclesonide Inhaled is used in cats for Feline asthma (long-term ICS with minimal systemic effects). Routes documented in cats: Inhaled. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ciclesonide Inhaled in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alvesco
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhaled | 80–160 mcg per treatment | q12-24h | Long-term; preferred for long-term ICS to minimize systemic effects | Feline asthma (long-term ICS with minimal systemic effects) | Weak | 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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Prodrug activated by esterases in the lung to des-ciclesonide, providing localized anti-inflammatory effect with very low systemic exposure.
Very low oral bioavailability minimizes systemic corticosteroid effects. Requires spacer/mask. Alternative for feline asthma patients on long-term ICS.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ciclesonide Inhaled dose range in cats, with cited source references: Inhaled 80–160 mcg per treatment q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ciclesonide Inhaled in cats: Inhaled.
Cited course lengths for Ciclesonide Inhaled in cats include: Long-term; preferred for long-term ICS to minimize systemic effects. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ciclesonide Inhaled is indicated in cats for: Feline asthma (long-term ICS with minimal systemic effects).
These are general warnings for Ciclesonide Inhaled across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very low oral bioavailability minimizes systemic corticosteroid effects. Requires spacer/mask. Alternative for feline asthma patients on long-term ICS.
Why a species-specific page? Ciclesonide Inhaled 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.