Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pasireotide is used in cat for Acromegaly / pituitary-dependent Cushing's. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pasireotide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.03–0.1 mg/kg | q12h or monthly (LAR) | Investigational; long-term | Acromegaly / pituitary-dependent Cushing's | Weak | Veterinary Endocrinology Literature Review |
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Somatostatin analogue with broad somatostatin receptor affinity (SST1,2,3,5) that suppresses ACTH secretion from corticotroph adenomas.
Hyperglycemia is very common. Monitor blood glucose. Investigational for pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs.
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? Pasireotide 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.