Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Dexamethasone Ophthalmic is used in cat for Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative). Routes documented in cat: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Maxidex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | q6-12h | Variable | Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Potent ophthalmic corticosteroid reducing ocular inflammation by inhibiting phospholipase A2 and multiple inflammatory mediators.
DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers (inhibits healing, potentiates infection). Prolonged use causes cataracts and secondary glaucoma. Fluorescein stain negative before starting.
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? Dexamethasone 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.