Also Known as Bexacat
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Bexacat is a medicine used to help control diabetes in cats. It works by stopping the kidneys from absorbing sugar back into the body, allowing extra sugar to be cleared through the urine. This helps lower the amount of sugar in a cat’s blood. Vets usually prescribe Bexacat for cats that are otherwise healthy, have just been diagnosed with diabetes, and have not been treated with insulin before.
| Fact Table | |
| Formula | C24H27ClO5S |
| License | US FDA (Veterinary Use Only) |
| Bioavailability | Data not publicly available for feline use |
| Legal status | Veterinary prescription only (Rx-only, cats only) |
| Chemical Name | (1S)-1,5-Anhydro-1-C-[4-chloro-3-[[4-ethoxyphenyl)thio]methyl]phenyl]-D-glucitol |
| Elimination half-life | Approximately 6–10 hours (based on animal studies) |
| Dosage (Strength) | 15 mg tablet (once daily, cats =6.6 lbs) |
| Pregnancy | Not for use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating animals |
| Brands | Bexacat |
| Protein binding | ~94% (in vitro, human plasma) |
| PubChem CID | 49801913 |
| MedlinePlus | Not applicable (veterinary use only) |
| ChEBI | Not available |
| ATC code | Not assigned (veterinary use only) |
| DrugBank | DB16697 |
| KEGG | Not listed |
| Routes of administration | Oral (tablet, cats only) |
Bexacat is given as an oral tablet once daily, ideally at the same time each day. The standard dosage is 15 mg per tablet for cats weighing 3 kg or 6.6 lbs. Owners should follow the instructions provided by their veterinarian. Bexacat can be given with or without food. Caregivers should not split or crush the tablet.
Bexacat contains the active ingredient Bexagliflozin.
Avoid giving this medication if any of the following apply:
In clinical studies, the most common side effects reported in cats taking Bexacat included vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, decreased appetite, lethargy, and weight loss. Many cats also showed temporary increases in lab values such as BUN and pancreas-specific lipase, often linked to dehydration or glucosuria. Some cats experienced urinary tract infections, increased liver enzymes, or behavioral changes like hiding or agitation. Most side effects were mild to moderate and did not require stopping treatment.
However, serious adverse reactions occurred in a small number of cats, including DKA, pancreatitis, hepatic lipidosis, and euglycemic DKA. In both short- and long-term studies, some cases resulted in death or euthanasia, especially when symptoms developed within the first few doses. Affected cats often required emergency care or were transitioned to insulin therapy. Cat owners should watch closely for any signs of vomiting, poor appetite, or lethargy during the first few weeks of treatment and contact their veterinarian immediately if serious side effects occur.
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