Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ribavirin is used in cat for RNA viral infections. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ribavirin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rebetol, Copegus
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q12h | Variable | RNA viral infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Multiple mechanisms: inhibits IMPDH depleting GTP pools, inhibits viral RNA capping, promotes lethal mutagenesis of RNA viruses.
Teratogenic — handle with extreme caution. Hemolytic anemia dose-limiting. Used for hepatitis C, RSV, some hemorrhagic fevers. Limited veterinary use.
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? Ribavirin 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.