Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Quinidine is used in cat for Supraventricular arrhythmias. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Quinidine in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Quinaglute, Quinidex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 6–16 mg/kg | q8h | Short courses; monitor ECG | Supraventricular arrhythmias | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Class IA antiarrhythmic that blocks sodium and potassium channels, prolonging action potential duration and effective refractory period.
Proarrhythmic (torsades de pointes risk). GI intolerance common. Monitor ECG and drug levels. Cinchonism at toxic levels.
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? Quinidine 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.