Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Epoprostenol is used in cat for Severe pulmonary hypertension (acute). Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epoprostenol in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Flolan, Veletri
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1–5 ng/kg/min | Continuous IV infusion | Emergency/ICU use only | Severe pulmonary hypertension (acute) | Extrapolated | Veterinary Cardiology Literature Review |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 1–5 ng/kg/min Continuous IV infusion. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Synthetic prostacyclin (PGI2) that causes potent pulmonary and systemic vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation via cAMP elevation.
Continuous IV infusion required — very short half-life (~6 min). Abrupt discontinuation can cause fatal rebound PH. Hypotension risk.
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? Epoprostenol 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.