Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Edrophonium is used in cat for Myasthenia gravis (diagnostic). Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Edrophonium in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Tensilon, Enlon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Single IV test dose | Single dose; brief response confirms diagnosis | Myasthenia gravis (diagnostic) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 2 mg total (IV).
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Ultra-short-acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used diagnostically. Transient improvement in myasthenia gravis confirms the diagnosis.
Very short duration (5-10 minutes). Have atropine ready for cholinergic reactions. False negatives possible. Use IV only with monitoring.
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? Edrophonium 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.