Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Glycopyrrolate is dosed at 0.005–0.01 mg/kg IV once or q8-12h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.617 (2026-08-01).. Glycopyrrolate is used in cats for Bradycardia (preanesthetic). Routes documented in cats: IV. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glycopyrrolate in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Robinul-V
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg | once or q8-12h | As needed | Bradycardia (preanesthetic) | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.617 (2026-08-01). |
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Quaternary ammonium anticholinergic that does not cross blood-brain barrier. Reduces secretions and increases heart rate via vagolytic effect.
Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Glycopyrrolate dose range in cats, with cited source references: IV 0.005–0.01 mg/kg once or q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Glycopyrrolate in cats: IV.
Cited course lengths for Glycopyrrolate in cats include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Glycopyrrolate is indicated in cats for: Bradycardia (preanesthetic).
These are general warnings for Glycopyrrolate across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
Why a species-specific page? Glycopyrrolate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.