Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atenolol Compounded Oral is used in dog for Arrhythmias, hypertension. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atenolol Compounded Oral in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Atenolol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.25–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term | Arrhythmias, hypertension | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Selective beta-1 adrenergic antagonist that reduces heart rate and contractility. Compounded for precise feline dosing in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Compounded for cats with HCM. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure. Do not discontinue abruptly. Bradycardia and hypotension with overdose.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Atenolol Compounded Oral 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.