Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Triamterene is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q12-24h in cats, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.837 (2026-08-01).. Triamterene is used in cats for Potassium-sparing diuresis. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triamterene in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dyrenium
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term; monitor K | Potassium-sparing diuresis | Extrapolated | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.837 (2026-08-01). |
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Blocks epithelial sodium channels (ENaC) in the collecting duct independently of aldosterone, reducing sodium reabsorption while sparing potassium.
Hyperkalemia risk — monitor electrolytes. Avoid with ACE inhibitors or other K-sparing agents without careful monitoring. Nephrolithiasis risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Triamterene dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Triamterene in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Triamterene in cats include: Long-term; monitor K. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Triamterene is indicated in cats for: Potassium-sparing diuresis.
These are general warnings for Triamterene across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hyperkalemia risk — monitor electrolytes. Avoid with ACE inhibitors or other K-sparing agents without careful monitoring. Nephrolithiasis risk.
Why a species-specific page? Triamterene 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.