Mannitol 20% Injectable for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mannitol 20% Injectable is used in cat for Acute glaucoma. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mannitol 20% Injectable in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Osmitrol 20%
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 500–1000 mg/kg | Over 15-20 min | Single dose for acute IOP reduction while preparing for definitive treatment | Acute glaucoma | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Osmotically active sugar alcohol that increases plasma osmolality, drawing fluid from brain and ocular tissues. Also promotes osmotic diuresis in renal tubules.
Side effects & warnings
For acute head trauma/glaucoma emergencies. Crystallizes at low temperature — warm and use in-line filter. Contraindicated in anuric renal failure and pulmonary edema.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Mannitol 20% Injectable dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Mannitol 20% Injectable 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.