Mitoxantrone for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mitoxantrone is used in cat for Lymphoma, carcinomas. Routes documented in cat: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mitoxantrone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Novantrone
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 6–6.5 mg/m2 | q21 days | 4-6 cycles | Lymphoma, carcinomas | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Intercalates DNA and inhibits topoisomerase II. Related to anthracyclines but less cardiotoxic. Also disrupts RNA synthesis.
Side effects & warnings
Less cardiotoxic than doxorubicin — used as alternative. Myelosuppression dose-limiting. Blue-green discoloration of urine/sclera. Safe in cats (unlike cisplatin).
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 Oncology drugs with cat dosing
Mitoxantrone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Mitoxantrone 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.