Monepantel for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Monepantel is used in cat for Multi-drug resistant nematodes (investigational). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Monepantel in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zolvix
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5 mg/kg | Single dose | Single treatment | Multi-drug resistant nematodes (investigational) | Extrapolated | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Agonist of nematode-specific acetylcholine receptor (MPHCO-1), causing spastic paralysis. No cross-resistance with existing anthelmintic classes.
Side effects & warnings
Primarily for ruminants but investigational in companion animals. Novel resistance class. Do not use in food-producing animals in some jurisdictions.
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 Antiparasitic drugs with cat dosing
Monepantel dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Monepantel 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.