Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Molidustat is used in cat for Anemia of chronic kidney disease. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Molidustat in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1.5–3 mg/kg | q24h | Chronic administration; monitor hematocrit every 2-4 weeks initially | Anemia of chronic kidney disease | Weak | Bayer/Elanco investigational data; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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Inhibits prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD) enzymes, stabilizing hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) and stimulating endogenous erythropoietin production, increasing red blood cell production without exogenous EPO.
Novel mechanism in veterinary medicine — limited safety data. Monitor hematocrit closely to avoid polycythemia. Under investigation for feline chronic kidney disease-associated anemia.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Molidustat 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.