Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Doxapram is used in cat for Neonatal resuscitation, post-anesthetic apnea, Neonatal resuscitation, Kitten resuscitation (cesarean section). Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Doxapram in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dopram
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–5 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Neonatal resuscitation, post-anesthetic apnea | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| IV | 1–5 mg/kg | IV or sublingual | Single dose | Neonatal resuscitation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| IV | 1–2 mg/kg | once | Single dose | Kitten resuscitation (cesarean section) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Stimulates peripheral carotid chemoreceptors and central medullary respiratory centers, increasing tidal volume and respiratory rate.
Short duration of action (minutes). Use for neonatal resuscitation or post-anesthetic apnea. May cause hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures at high doses. Ensure adequate airway before use.
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? Doxapram 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.