Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Apraclonidine Ophthalmic is used in dogs for Acute glaucoma (short-term IOP reduction). Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Apraclonidine Ophthalmic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Iopidine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Use for short-term IOP spike management | 1 drop affected eye q8h-q12h | Short-term only (tachyphylaxis develops in 1-2 weeks) | Acute glaucoma (short-term IOP reduction) | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1370 (2026-08-01). |
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Selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that reduces aqueous humor production and enhances uveoscleral outflow, lowering intraocular pressure.
Tachyphylaxis develops with chronic use — best for short-term IOP reduction. May cause conjunctival blanching. Minimal systemic absorption.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Apraclonidine Ophthalmic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Use for short-term IOP spike management 1 drop affected eye q8h-q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Apraclonidine Ophthalmic in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Apraclonidine Ophthalmic in dogs include: Short-term only (tachyphylaxis develops in 1-2 weeks). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Apraclonidine Ophthalmic is indicated in dogs for: Acute glaucoma (short-term IOP reduction).
These are general warnings for Apraclonidine Ophthalmic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tachyphylaxis develops with chronic use — best for short-term IOP reduction. May cause conjunctival blanching. Minimal systemic absorption.
Why a species-specific page? Apraclonidine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.