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Bexagliflozin

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Drug Class

Endocrine

Routes

PO

Indications

Feline diabetes mellitus

Mechanism of Action

Selective SGLT2 inhibitor blocking renal glucose reabsorption. Insulin-independent mechanism lowers blood glucose via glycosuria.

Side effects & warnings

Cats only (FDA-approved). First SGLT2 inhibitor approved for cats. NOT for cats on insulin or with DKA/type 1 diabetes. Monitor for euglycemic DKA (ketone monitoring). Once daily.

Species with Bexagliflozin dosing data (1 dose rule)

Cat (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Cat (Domestic)PO0 15 mg/catq24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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