Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pyrimethamine is used in cat for Toxoplasmosis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pyrimethamine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Daraprim
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | q12h | 14-28 days with trimethoprim-sulfa; taper to q24h after clinical improvement | Toxoplasmosis | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase in protozoa, blocking folic acid synthesis required for DNA replication. Synergistic with sulfonamides.
Bone marrow suppression possible — monitor CBC. Supplement with folinic acid (leucovorin). Teratogenic. Do not use in pregnant animals.
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? Pyrimethamine 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.