Bexacat Flavored Tablets for Cats (Bexagliflozin), 15mg

Oral Diabetes Support for Cats

Product Description

Bexacat is an FDA approved prescription oral treatment for improving blood sugar control in otherwise healthy cats newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus who have never been treated with insulin. It works by helping the kidneys remove excess glucose through urine and is given once daily as a flavored tablet that can be given with or without food. It offers a non-injection option for managing feline diabetes under veterinary supervision.

Please note that the product may arrive in a Hardy Paw Pharmacy vial, manufacturer packaging is shown for reference.

Benefits

• Oral Diabetes Support: Helps lower blood sugar in cats by increasing glucose removal through the urine.
• No Injections: Provides a non-insulin treatment option to avoid daily injections for eligible cats.
• Once Daily Dose: Simple dosing with one flavored tablet per day for cats weighing 6.6 lbs or more.
• Easy Administration: Can be given with or without food at about the same time each day.
• Consistent Dosing: The once-daily tablet does not require dose adjustments based on blood glucose levels.

Variants

• 30 Tablets
• 90 Tablets

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Bexagliflozin 15 mg

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Proper Administration: Give one tablet by mouth each day at about the same time to maintain consistent glucose control.
• With or Without Food: Tablet may be given with or without food to match your cat’s feeding schedule.
• No Dose Adjustment: Do not adjust dosage based on blood glucose without veterinary guidance.
• Prescription Requirement: Bexacat is a prescription product that must be used under a licensed veterinarian’s direction.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any medication for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Veterinary Screening Required: Do not start Bexacat without appropriate vet screening for other diseases and conditions.
• Avoid in Sick Cats: Not for use in cats with anorexia, lethargy, or dehydration at diabetes diagnosis.
• Pancreatitis Risk: Do not use in cats with elevated feline pancreas-specific lipase or a history of pancreatitis.
• Monitor Ketones: Watch for ketones and discontinue if BHBA does not decline or rises after starting.
• Urinary Infection Watch: Screen and treat urinary infections before starting to reduce risks.

Possible Side Effects

• Vomiting: One of the common reactions seen in treated cats in field studies.
• Elevated BUN: Frequent lab changes in blood urea nitrogen observed.
• Anorexia: Reduced appetite was reported in many cats during trials.
• Dehydration: Fluid loss and dehydration were recorded in study cats.
• Urinary Infection: Some cats had urinary tract infections in reports.

Storage Information

• Room Temperature Only: Store at a controlled room temperature between 68°F and 77°F.
• Protect From Pets: Keep tablets away from other pets or children to prevent accidental ingestion.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Bexacat used for in cats?

Ans: Bexacat is FDA approved to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus that have not previously been treated with insulin. It works by increasing urinary glucose excretion to help lower blood sugar levels when used under veterinary supervision.

Q2: How does Bexacat work in diabetic cats?

Ans: Bexacat contains bexagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor that blocks renal glucose reabsorption in the kidneys. This action lowers the renal glucose threshold and increases glucose excretion in urine, which helps reduce blood glucose levels in eligible diabetic cats.

Q3: Can Bexacat replace insulin therapy for all diabetic cats?

Ans: No. Bexacat is only indicated for otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus that have not been previously treated with insulin. It must not be used in cats receiving insulin, previously treated with insulin, or diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Q4: What are the most common side effects of Bexacat?

Ans: The most frequently reported adverse reactions in field studies included elevated blood urea nitrogen, vomiting, elevated urine specific gravity, increased feline pancreas specific lipase, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, dehydration, and urinary tract infections. Monitoring by a veterinarian is recommended during treatment.

Q5: How should Bexacat be given to cats?

Ans: Bexacat is administered as one 15 mg flavored tablet by mouth once daily to cats weighing 6.6 pounds or greater. It can be given with or without food and should be given at approximately the same time each day.