Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Betaxolol is used in dog for Glaucoma. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Betaxolol in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Betoptic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term | Glaucoma | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Beta-1 selective blocker reducing aqueous humor production. Less bronchospasm risk than non-selective timolol.
Less effective at IOP reduction than timolol but safer in patients with respiratory disease. Minimal systemic effects. Mild stinging on application.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Betaxolol 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.