Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Atenolol is dosed at 2–10 mg/kg IV, IP q24h in mice, per 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.5 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents). Atenolol is used in mice for Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker). Routes documented in mice: IV, IP. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atenolol in mice, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tenormin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV, IP | 2–10 mg/kg | q24h | Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker) | Weak | 122. Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.794 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.5 (Cardiovascular Agents Used in Rodents).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.26 | 2-10 mg/kg i.v., i.p. q24h |
| 0.2–2 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.5 | 0.2-2 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 2–10 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.5 | 2-10 mg/kg IV, IP q24h |
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Typical range: 20–40 g
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. Reduces heart rate, contractility, and myocardial oxygen demand.
Do not discontinue abruptly (rebound tachycardia). Avoid in decompensated heart failure, severe bradycardia, or AV block. May mask hypoglycemia signs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for mice may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atenolol dose range in mice, with cited source references: IV, IP 2–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atenolol in mice: IV, IP.
Atenolol is indicated in mice for: Hypertension and tachyarrhythmias (beta-blocker).
These are general warnings for Atenolol across species; consult the mouse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not discontinue abruptly (rebound tachycardia). Avoid in decompensated heart failure, severe bradycardia, or AV block. May mask hypoglycemia signs.
Why a species-specific page? Atenolol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in mice — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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