Atropine Ophthalmic for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Atropine Ophthalmic is used in dog for Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis). Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atropine Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Atropine Ophthalmic Solution
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | q8-24h (1% solution) | Duration of uveitis | Anterior uveitis (cycloplegia/mydriasis) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Muscarinic receptor antagonist causing mydriasis (pupil dilation) and cycloplegia (ciliary muscle paralysis). Long duration 1-2 weeks.
Side effects & warnings
CONTRAINDICATED in glaucoma (increases IOP). Bitter taste from nasolacrimal drainage causes profuse salivation especially in cats. Long duration — use judiciously. Reduces tear production.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with dog dosing
Atropine Ophthalmic dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Atropine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.