Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Isoproterenol is used in dog for Symptomatic bradycardia, complete AV block. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Isoproterenol in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Isuprel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.01–0.06 mcg/kg/min | CRI | Until pacemaker placement | Symptomatic bradycardia, complete AV block | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 0.01–0.06 mcg/kg/min CRI. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Non-selective beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic agonist. Increases heart rate, contractility, and conduction velocity. Bronchodilation.
Emergency use for symptomatic bradycardia or complete heart block. Tachyarrhythmias common. Continuous ECG monitoring required. Short half-life.
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? Isoproterenol 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.