Darbepoetin for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Darbepoetin is used in cat for Anemia of chronic kidney disease. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Darbepoetin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Aranesp
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.001 mcg/kg | q1-2 weeks | Long-term; titrate to PCV 25-35% | Anemia of chronic kidney disease | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Hyperglycosylated analog of erythropoietin with longer half-life. Stimulates red blood cell production from erythroid progenitor cells.
Side effects & warnings
Monitor PCV/HCT closely. Risk of pure red cell aplasia from antibody formation. Supplement iron. Avoid if PCV rising too rapidly.
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 Endocrine drugs with cat dosing
Darbepoetin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Darbepoetin 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.