Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia with mycophenolate mofetil in two cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Bacek, Lenore M & Macintire, Douglass K
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of oral mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as an adjunctive therapy in 2 cats with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. CASE SERIES SUMMARY: Two cats suffering from presumptive primary immune mediated hemolytic were treated with MMF as part of their treatment regimens. Both cats had improved complete blood counts following therapy. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first reported use of oral MMF as adjunctive treatment for cats with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Outcome was favorable in both cats and no adverse effects were noted from the MMF.
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