Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Nepafenac Ophthalmic is used in cat for Ocular inflammation. Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nepafenac Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Nevanac
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 drop per eye | q8-12h | Short-term | Ocular inflammation | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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NSAID prodrug converted to amfenac by intraocular hydrolases. Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 in ocular tissues, reducing prostaglandin-mediated inflammation and pain.
Shake well before use. May delay corneal healing. Avoid with corneal ulcers. Used perioperatively and for uveitis. Less corneal toxicity than some older NSAIDs.
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? Nepafenac Ophthalmic 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.