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US brand names:Solensia, Solensia (Frunevetmab Solution)
Frunevetmab is dosed at 7–14 mg/cat (NOT mg/kg): 1 vial (7 mg) or 2 vials (14 mg) SC SC once monthly, by weight band in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.561, Frunevetmab monograph. — Plumb's 10th ed, Frunevetmab monograph, printed p.561. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Felinized anti-nerve growth factor (NGF) monoclonal antibody. Binds and neutralizes NGF preventing pain signaling in osteoarthritis.
FDA-approved for OA pain in cats. Monthly SC injection. Very well tolerated. Injection site reactions rare. Not for use in breeding cats. Novel biologic approach.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 7–14 mg/cat (NOT mg/kg): 1 vial (7 mg) or 2 vials (14 mg) | SC once monthly, by weight band | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.561, Frunevetmab monograph. — Plumb's 10th ed, Frunevetmab monograph, printed p.561.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 7–14 mg/cat (NOT mg/kg) - whole vials | q4 weeks (monthly) | Strong | SOLENSIA - Frunevetmab Injection [US Product Label for Cats]. Zoetis Inc.; 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a73b79c4-3623-4b52-81ea-6180528a031e — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.561, Frunevetmab monograph. |
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