Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Betaxolol is used in dogs for Glaucoma. Routes documented in dogs: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Betaxolol in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Betoptic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | Less bronchospasm risk than timolol | q12h | Long-term | Glaucoma | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1375 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.1375' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.1348; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.1348. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Betaxolol dose range in dogs, with cited source references: Ophthalmic Less bronchospasm risk than timolol q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Betaxolol in dogs: Ophthalmic.
Cited course lengths for Betaxolol in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Betaxolol is indicated in dogs for: Glaucoma.
These are general warnings for Betaxolol across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Less effective at IOP reduction than timolol but safer in patients with respiratory disease. Minimal systemic effects. Mild stinging on application.
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 dogs — 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.