What is the dose of Epinephrine for Horse?

Epinephrine dose range in horse, with cited primary-source references: IV 0.01–0.02 mg/kg single dose.

How is Epinephrine administered in Horse?

Documented routes for Epinephrine in horse: IV.

What conditions does Epinephrine treat in Horse?

Epinephrine is indicated in horse for: Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest.

What are the side effects of Epinephrine in Horse?

These are general warnings for Epinephrine across species; consult the horse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Causes tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dilute for IV use (1:10,000). Tissue necrosis if extravasated. Very short duration of action. Light-sensitive.

Epinephrine for Horse

Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg

Epinephrine is used in horse for Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest. Routes documented in horse: IV. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epinephrine in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Adrenalin

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
IV	0.01–0.02 mg/kg	single dose	Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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Mechanism of action

Non-selective adrenergic agonist (alpha and beta). Increases heart rate, contractility, and vascular tone. Bronchodilator. First-line for cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis.

Side effects & warnings

Causes tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dilute for IV use (1:10,000). Tissue necrosis if extravasated. Very short duration of action. Light-sensitive.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

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Epinephrine dosing in other species

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Why a species-specific page? Epinephrine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horse — 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.