Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic is used in horse for Post-operative ileus, endotoxemia, arrhythmias. Routes documented in horse: IV. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Xylocaine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 1.3 mg/kg | CRI | 12-24h | Post-operative ileus, endotoxemia, arrhythmias | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 1.3 mg/kg 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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Class IB antiarrhythmic blocking fast sodium channels preferentially in depolarized/ischemic tissue. Suppresses ventricular ectopy.
DOGS primarily — cats very sensitive to toxicity (lower doses). IV bolus then CRI. CNS toxicity (tremors, seizures) at excessive doses. Do not use with epinephrine formulation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic 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.