Acetazolamide for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Acetazolamide is used in dog for Acute glaucoma. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Acetazolamide in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Diamox
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Short-term (transition to topical) | Acute glaucoma | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits carbonic anhydrase in ciliary body reducing aqueous humor production. Also inhibits renal carbonic anhydrase causing bicarbonate diuresis.
Side effects & warnings
Systemic side effects: metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, GI upset, panting. Used for acute glaucoma. Topical CAIs (dorzolamide) preferred for chronic use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with dog dosing
Why a species-specific page? Acetazolamide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.