Cat FIP Treatment GS-441524 Tablets Feline Peritonitis Treatment
Product Description
GS-441524 is an adenosine nucleotide analog antiviral, similar to remdesivi.This molecule was patented in 2009. In vitro studies of GS have determined it has a higher EC50 than remdesivi against a number of viruses, meaning GS is less potent.This medicine continues to be studied in the treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus, that only infects cats.
Appearance | Tablets |
GS Standard | 99.5%min |
Content | For 2kg, 4kg, 6kg, 8kg cat |
Application | For CAT FIP R&D Use ONLY |
Recommended dosage | 20 mg/kg |
If a cat's immune system is healthy and mature, the white blood cells should fight off an infection or virus, and allow the cat to build up an immune response, or antibodies. Cats who develop FIP have an immune defect or deficiency that causes the white blood cells to replicate, rather than fight, the virus. Essentially, the cats immune system is spreading the virus throughout the cat's body rather than trying to eliminate it. Cats who have no immune response develop wet FIP, while cats who have a partial immune response develop dry FIP.
The nucleoside analog GS441524 is a molecular precursor to a pharmacologically active nucleoside triphosphate molecule. These analogs act as an alternative substrate and RNA-chain terminator of viral RNA dependent RNA polymerase. In layman's terms, GS441524 interjects itself into the chain reaction and stops the replication of the virus.
FAQ
Q: What is GS441?
A: GS is short for GS which is an experimental anti-viral drug (nucleoside analog) that has cured cats with FIP in field .
It is currently available as an injection or an oral medication although the oral version is still not widely available yet. Please checking with Julia for the details!
Q: How long is the treatment?
A: Recommended treatment based on Niche Petcare is a minimum of 12 weeks of daily sub-cutaneous injections.
Bloodwork should be checked at the end of 12 weeks and cat's symptoms should be assessed to see if additional treatment is needed.
Q: What are the side effects of GS441?
A: The only known side effects of GS are pain during injections and the possibility of skin lesions forming at the injection sites.
Q: My kitty is on GS and now has diarrhea. What should I do?
A: We recommend giving B-12, bland food and a probiotic. Pumpkin puree is also okay to give. Fortiflora or Proviable are two probiotics. If the cat seems to be getting dehydrated, giving sub-cutaneous fluids is okay
Q: Should I continue to use flea/tick treatment for my FIP kitty during treatment?
A: No. Do not use Revolution, Frontline or other chemical flea/tick treatments while on FIP treatment. The biggest part of treating for fleas is the environment. Vacuum daily (floors, closets, bedding, anything the cats come in contact with) and wash all bedding. You can flea comb your cat daily to remove fleas. You can make a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar (2:1) to apply on a cloth and wipe onto your cat daily so the fleas don't want to be on her. Revolution is one of the moresafe options, but I would hesitate to combine it with GS for fear of affecting the GS being able to have full effect.
Q: How long after completing FIP treatment should I wait to spay/neuter my cat?
A: 3 months.