Nifedipine for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Nifedipine is used in cat for Systemic hypertension. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Nifedipine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Procardia, Adalat
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h (extended-release) | Long-term; amlodipine generally preferred in cats | Systemic hypertension | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that inhibits calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle, causing arterial vasodilation.
Side effects & warnings
Immediate-release form can cause precipitous hypotension — use extended-release preferred. Reflex tachycardia possible.
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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Nifedipine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Nifedipine 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.