Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Felbamate is used in cat for Refractory seizures. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Felbamate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Felbatol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8h-q12h | Chronic use; intensive monitoring required | Refractory seizures | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Dual mechanism: blocks NMDA receptor glycine recognition site and enhances GABA-A receptor function. Also blocks voltage-dependent sodium channels.
Risk of aplastic anemia and hepatotoxicity in humans — monitor CBC and liver enzymes. Veterinary use for refractory epilepsy. Drug interactions with phenobarbital and other AEDs.
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? Felbamate 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.