Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Fosfomycin Tromethamine is used in cat for Uncomplicated UTI. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fosfomycin Tromethamine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Monurol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40–80 mg/kg | q8h | 3-7 days | Uncomplicated UTI | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits MurA (enolpyruvyl transferase), the first step in peptidoglycan synthesis. Unique mechanism with no cross-resistance.
Single-dose for uncomplicated UTI. GI upset (diarrhea). Resistance can develop rapidly — avoid monotherapy for serious infections.
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? Fosfomycin Tromethamine 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.