Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic is used in dog for Refractory glaucoma / pre-operative miosis, Accommodative esotropia diagnostic use. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Phospholine Iodide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye q12h-q24h | Chronic for glaucoma; single dose pre-op | Refractory glaucoma / pre-operative miosis | Moderate | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop each eye q24h for diagnostic trial | 2-4 week diagnostic trial | Accommodative esotropia diagnostic use | Weak | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Irreversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that produces prolonged miosis and increased aqueous outflow through the trabecular meshwork.
Long-acting — irreversible inhibition. Systemic cholinergic effects possible (bradycardia, GI hypermotility). Contraindicated with depolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Used for glaucoma refractory to other miotics.
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? Echothiophate Iodide 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.