Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Rufinamide is used in cat for Refractory seizures. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rufinamide in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Banzel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 3–10 mg/kg | q12h | Chronic use | Refractory seizures | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Limits sodium channel firing by prolonging the inactive state of sodium channels. Structurally unrelated to other anticonvulsants.
May cause somnolence, vomiting, and coordination problems. Contraindicated in familial short QT syndrome. Very limited veterinary data.
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? Rufinamide 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.