Maribavir for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Maribavir is used in cat for Herpesvirus (experimental). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Maribavir in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Livtencity
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Research protocol | Herpesvirus (experimental) | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits CMV UL97 protein kinase, blocking viral DNA encapsidation and nuclear egress. Novel mechanism differs from nucleoside analogs.
Side effects & warnings
Experimental in veterinary medicine. Human-approved for CMV. Taste disturbance in humans. Very limited veterinary data.
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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Maribavir dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Maribavir 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.