Systemic Hypertension in Mice
Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
2 cited drugs treat Systemic Hypertension in mice: Atenolol, Benazepril.
Persistently elevated systemic blood pressure, most often secondary to renal disease, hyperthyroidism, or hyperadrenocorticism. Amlodipine remains first-line in cats; ACE inhibitors and telmisartan figure heavily in canine and protein-losing nephropathy protocols.
The overview above describes Systemic Hypertension across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to mice — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Atenolol(Tenormin)
Cardiovascular| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV, IP | 2–10 mg/kg | q24h | Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker) | Weak | 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Benazepril(Fortekor, Lotensin)
Cardiovascular| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | q24h | Heart failure, hypertension, chronic renal failure (ACE inhibitor) | Moderate | 83. Jepson L. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, WB Saunders, New York, NY; 2009.; 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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