Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate is used in cat for Addisonian crisis / shock. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Solu-Cortef
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q2-6h | Emergency use; transition to oral when stable | Addisonian crisis / shock | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Water-soluble ester of hydrocortisone providing rapid IV glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects for acute adrenal crisis.
Side effects & warnings
Used for Addisonian crisis. Reconstitute before use. Rapid onset. Transition to oral maintenance once patient is stable.
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 Endocrine drugs with cat dosing
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate 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.