Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Ticagrelor is used in cat for Arterial thromboembolism prevention. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ticagrelor in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Brilinta
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term; investigational | Arterial thromboembolism prevention | Extrapolated | Veterinary Cardiology Literature Review |
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Reversible P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist that inhibits platelet aggregation without requiring metabolic activation.
Increased bleeding risk. Do not combine with aspirin at doses >100mg. Dyspnea may occur. 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? Ticagrelor 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.