Fludarabine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fludarabine is used in cat for Lymphoid neoplasia (investigational). Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fludarabine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fludara
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–15 mg/kg | 10-15mg/m2 IV q24h x 3 days, q28 days | Intensive CBC monitoring | Lymphoid neoplasia (investigational) | Anecdotal | Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Fluorinated nucleotide analogue of vidarabine. Inhibits DNA polymerase alpha, ribonucleotide reductase, and DNA primase. Induces apoptosis in lymphoid cells.
Side effects & warnings
Severe immunosuppression — risk of opportunistic infections. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Neurotoxicity at high doses. Limited veterinary data for indolent lymphoid neoplasms.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Oncology drugs with cat dosing
Fludarabine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Fludarabine 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.