Amlodipine Besylate for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Amlodipine Besylate is used in dog for Systemic hypertension. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amlodipine Besylate in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Norvasc, Amodip
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term | Systemic hypertension | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation. Reduces systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure.
Side effects & warnings
First-line antihypertensive in cats. Dose-dependent hypotension. Gingival hyperplasia reported in dogs. Monitor blood pressure regularly.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Amlodipine Besylate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Amlodipine Besylate 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.