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US brand names:Micardis, Semintra
Telmisartan is dosed at 1–3 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective AT1 receptor blocker. Semintra is FDA-approved for cats with CKD to reduce proteinuria. Longer half-life than losartan.
Semintra FDA-approved for feline CKD. Monitor renal values and potassium. Hypotension possible. Do not combine with ACE inhibitors routinely.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 1–3 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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