Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Epoprostenol is dosed at 1–5 ng/kg/min IV Continuous IV infusion in cats, per Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use.. Epoprostenol is used in cats for Severe pulmonary hypertension (acute). Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epoprostenol in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| 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 | Source not established. The citation previously shown here named no retrievable document; a literature search on 2026-07-31 found no source that states this dose for this species and route. Treat as unverified and confirm against a primary reference before clinical use. |
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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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Epoprostenol dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 1–5 ng/kg/min Continuous IV infusion. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Epoprostenol in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Epoprostenol in cats include: Emergency/ICU use only. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Epoprostenol is indicated in cats for: Severe pulmonary hypertension (acute).
These are general warnings for Epoprostenol across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Continuous IV infusion required — very short half-life (~6 min). Abrupt discontinuation can cause fatal rebound PH. Hypotension risk.
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 cats — 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.