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US brand names:Atenolol Oral Suspension Vet
Atenolol Liquid Compounded is dosed at 0.2–2 mg/kg PO q24h in guinea pigs, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 9.5 Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents, p.794. Corroborated by BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th ed. Part B p.26: 'Rats: 0.2-2 mg/kg q24h p.o.' — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.5 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective beta-1 adrenergic antagonist that decreases heart rate, contractility, and AV conduction. Compounded liquid enables precise dosing in cats and small exotics.
Do not abruptly discontinue (rebound tachycardia). Contraindicated in decompensated CHF, bradycardia, and AV block. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure. Stability varies by formulation.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Guinea Pig drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | Strong | Henik RA, Stepien RL, Wenholz LJ, Dolson MK. Efficacy of atenolol as a single antihypertensive agent in hyperthyroid cats. J Feline Med Surg. 2008;10(6):577-582. doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2007.11.008 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.132 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.105, Atenolol monograph spanning p.103-105; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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