Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fenoldopam is used in cat for Acute renal failure / hypertensive crisis. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fenoldopam in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Corlopam
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.5 mcg/kg/min | Continuous IV infusion | Short-term; monitor BP | Acute renal failure / hypertensive crisis | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.1–0.5 mcg/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 only. Reflex tachycardia possible. Monitor blood pressure closely. May increase intraocular pressure.
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? Fenoldopam 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.