ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/ivabradine
US brand names:Corlanor
Ivabradine is dosed at 0.1–0.5 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per JVIM 2020; Veterinary Cardiology Literature. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selectively inhibits the hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel (funny current, If) in the sinoatrial node, reducing heart rate without affecting contractility.
Bradycardia risk. Avoid in atrial fibrillation or severe hepatic impairment. Emerging veterinary interest for feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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