Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Isosorbide Mononitrate is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q12-24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Isosorbide Mononitrate is used in cats for Heart failure (investigational). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isosorbide Mononitrate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Imdur, Monoket
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Investigational; limited feline data | Heart failure (investigational) | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate that releases nitric oxide, dilating venous capacitance vessels and reducing cardiac preload.
Similar to isosorbide dinitrate but with more predictable oral bioavailability. Tolerance still develops. Hypotension possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Isosorbide Mononitrate dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 0.5–1 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Isosorbide Mononitrate in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Isosorbide Mononitrate in cats include: Investigational; limited feline data. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Isosorbide Mononitrate is indicated in cats for: Heart failure (investigational).
These are general warnings for Isosorbide Mononitrate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Similar to isosorbide dinitrate but with more predictable oral bioavailability. Tolerance still develops. Hypotension possible.
Why a species-specific page? Isosorbide Mononitrate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.