Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Triamterene is used in cat for Potassium-sparing diuresis. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triamterene in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.