Cisapride Compounded for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cisapride Compounded is used in cat for Megacolon, constipation, GI dysmotility. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cisapride Compounded in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Cisapride
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–1 mg/kg | q8-12h | Long-term for megacolon management | Megacolon, constipation, GI dysmotility | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
5-HT4 receptor agonist that enhances acetylcholine release in myenteric plexus, increasing GI motility throughout the GI tract. Also weak 5-HT3 antagonist.
Side effects & warnings
Removed from human market (cardiac arrhythmias) but available compounded for veterinary use. QT prolongation risk. Do not combine with azole antifungals or erythromycin.
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 Compounded drugs with cat dosing
Cisapride Compounded dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cisapride Compounded 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.