Bexacat™ (bexagliflozin tablets)
Bexacat is a needle-free, insulin-free, oral feline diabetes tablet for otherwise healthy cats not previously treated with insulin. If you think your cat may have diabetes, see your veterinarian and ask about once-daily prescription Bexacat tablets.
A Needle-Free Treatment for Feline Diabetes
Feline diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease that occurs when a cat's body cannot properly regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. As with humans’ cells, cats' cells require sugar for energy. However, the body requires insulin, a hormone generated by the pancreas, to carry the sugar from the blood into the cells, providing vital fuel to cells in the muscles, liver, and fat deposits while lowering sugar levels in the blood.
Bexacat: A breakthrough treatment for diabetes in cats
No needles, no insulinEasy-to-give Bexacat tablets help you manage your cat’s diabetes.
One tablet, once dailyGive flavored Bexacat tablets to your cat either with or without food — whichever you (and they) prefer.
No refrigeration requiredStore at room temperature.
Effective blood sugar controlOn the first day of dosing with Bexacat, average blood glucose concentrations decreased by 67.8% in just 8 hours with minimal risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).1
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*Approved for cats weighing 6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg) or greater.
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Indication:
Bexacat is indicated to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin.
Important Safety Information:
Before using Bexacat, you must read the entire package insert, including the boxed warning. Cats treated with Bexacat may be at an increased risk for conditions called diabetic ketoacidosis or euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, both of which may result in death. It is critical that cats taking Bexacat be examined by a veterinarian promptly if sudden decreases in appetite or water consumption occur, or if weight loss, tiredness, vomiting, diarrhea, or weakness are seen. Discontinue Bexacat and call your veterinarian immediately if any of these occur as they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis or euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis. Before giving Bexacat, be sure to talk with your veterinarian about any past illnesses your cat has had including if your cat has ever been on insulin, as cats that have been treated with insulin should not receive Bexacat. Do not use Bexacat if your cat has experienced pancreatitis, liver disease or reduced kidney function as serious side effects may occur. Bexacat is available by veterinary prescription only. Not for human use. Keep out of reach of children. Contact a physician immediately if swallowed accidentally.
References
1. Elanco Animal Health. Data on file.
