Doripenem for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Doripenem is used in cat for Severe infections. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doripenem in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Doribax
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–20 mg/kg | q8h | 5-14 days | Severe infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Broad-spectrum carbapenem with stability against some carbapenemases.
Side effects & warnings
Seizure risk in CNS disorders. Renal dose adjustment required. GI upset. Very 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.
Other Antibiotic drugs with cat dosing
Doripenem dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Doripenem 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.