Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Deferasirox is used in cat for Iron overload. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deferasirox in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Exjade, Jadenu
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term; monitor serum ferritin | Iron overload | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Oral tridentate iron chelator that binds ferric iron with high affinity, promoting fecal iron excretion.
Nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic. Monitor renal and hepatic function. GI upset common. Limited 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.
Why a species-specific page? Deferasirox 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.