Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Atenolol Liquid Compounded is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q12-24h in cats, per 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).. Atenolol Liquid Compounded is used in cats for Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Atenolol Oral Suspension Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q12-24h | Long-term; titrate to heart rate 140-180 bpm at home | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) | 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). |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atenolol Liquid Compounded dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in cats include: Long-term; titrate to heart rate 140-180 bpm at home. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atenolol Liquid Compounded is indicated in cats for: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
These are general warnings for Atenolol Liquid Compounded across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not abruptly discontinue (rebound tachycardia). Contraindicated in decompensated CHF, bradycardia, and AV block. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure. Stability varies by formulation.
Why a species-specific page? Atenolol Liquid Compounded pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.