Question 1

What is Oseltamivir used for?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir is indicated for: Canine parvovirus (adjunct), Feline panleukopenia (adjunct).

Question 2

What routes can Oseltamivir be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Oseltamivir dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Oseltamivir a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Oseltamivir is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Oseltamivir?

Accepted Answer

Evidence for feline/canine use is limited. Used empirically for canine parvovirus (reduces bacterial translocation/sepsis). GI upset, vomiting possible.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Oseltamivir?

Accepted Answer

Evidence for feline/canine use is limited. Used empirically for canine parvovirus (reduces bacterial translocation/sepsis). GI upset, vomiting possible.

Question 7

How does Oseltamivir work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits influenza virus neuraminidase, preventing release of new viral particles from infected cells. Also reduces parvoviral bacterial translocation empirically.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	2 mg/kg	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	2 mg/kg	q12h	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Oseltamivir

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Species with Oseltamivir dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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