Bexagliflozin
Bexacat is a brand-name medication containing bexagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor used to treat diabetes mellitus in cats. It works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose from the bloodstream through urine, thereby lowering blood glucose levels. This medication is specifically approved for use in feline patients and represents an oral treatment option for diabetic cats.
Bexacat is an oral SGLT2 inhibitor medication used to manage diabetes mellitus in cats by promoting glucose excretion through urine.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2627050
- Generic
- Bexacat
- Class
- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Bexacat is indicated for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in cats. It helps control hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in feline patients diagnosed with diabetes, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for insulin injections in some cats.
Bexacat contains bexagliflozin, which inhibits the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidneys. By blocking this transporter, the medication prevents glucose reabsorption in the renal tubules, causing excess glucose to be excreted in the urine and lowering blood glucose levels.
Bexacat is a prescription-only medication that should only be used under veterinary supervision. Side effects may include increased urination, urinary tract infections, and rarely, diabetic ketoacidosis. It is not recommended for cats with certain conditions such as pancreatitis or severe dehydration. Regular monitoring of blood glucose and overall health is essential during treatment.
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