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Atenolol Liquid Compounded for Cat

Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg

Atenolol Liquid Compounded is used in cat for Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Atenolol Oral Suspension Vet

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
PO1–2 mg/kgq12-24hLong-term; titrate to heart rate 140-180 bpm at homeHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)StrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; ACVIM Consensus on HCM

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Mechanism of action

Selective beta-1 adrenergic antagonist that decreases heart rate, contractility, and AV conduction. Compounded liquid enables precise dosing in cats and small exotics.

Side effects & warnings

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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

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Atenolol Liquid Compounded dosing in other species

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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 cat — 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.