Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
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. Atenolol Liquid Compounded is used in guinea pigs for Hypertension, tachyarrhythmias. Routes documented in guinea pigs: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in guinea pigs, 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 | 0.2–2 mg/kg |
| q24h |
| Long-term; monitor heart rate |
| Hypertension, tachyarrhythmias |
| Anecdotal |
| 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2–2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.5 | 0.2-2 mg/kg PO q24h |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atenolol Liquid Compounded dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: PO 0.2–2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in guinea pigs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Atenolol Liquid Compounded in guinea pigs include: Long-term; monitor heart rate. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atenolol Liquid Compounded is indicated in guinea pigs for: Hypertension, tachyarrhythmias.
These are general warnings for Atenolol Liquid Compounded across species; consult the guinea pig 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 guinea pigs — 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.