Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tranexamic Acid is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg IV IV slowly in cats, per Padin BR, Fantoni DT. Pilot study to assess intraoperative blood loss in cats after the administration of tranexamic acid during resection of carcinomas and sarcomas. Presented at: International (European) Soc Feline Med (ISFM); 2015. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1292 (2026-08-01).. Tranexamic Acid is used in cats for Hemorrhage. Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tranexamic Acid in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Cyklokapron, Lysteda
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–15 mg/kg | IV slowly | Until bleeding controlled | Hemorrhage | Weak | Padin BR, Fantoni DT. Pilot study to assess intraoperative blood loss in cats after the administration of tranexamic acid during resection of carcinomas and sarcomas. Presented at: International (European) Soc Feline Med (ISFM); 2015. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1292 (2026-08-01). |
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Used for hemorrhage and coagulopathy. Thrombotic risk — avoid in DIC. Dose-dependent seizure risk (especially in renal disease). Slow IV injection.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tranexamic Acid dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 10–15 mg/kg IV slowly. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tranexamic Acid in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Tranexamic Acid in cats include: Until bleeding controlled. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tranexamic Acid is indicated in cats for: Hemorrhage.
These are general warnings for Tranexamic Acid across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for hemorrhage and coagulopathy. Thrombotic risk — avoid in DIC. Dose-dependent seizure risk (especially in renal disease). Slow IV injection.
Why a species-specific page? Tranexamic Acid pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.