Metipranolol Ophthalmic for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Metipranolol Ophthalmic is used in cat for Glaucoma adjunct. Routes documented in cat: Ophthalmic. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metipranolol Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: OptiPranolol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye q12h | Chronic use; monitor HR and respiration | Glaucoma adjunct | Anecdotal | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist that reduces aqueous humor production by blocking beta-2 receptors in the ciliary epithelium.
Side effects & warnings
Similar to timolol but less commonly used. Systemic absorption may cause bradycardia, bronchospasm. Avoid in brachycephalic breeds prone to respiratory issues. Adjunct therapy for glaucoma.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Ophthalmic drugs with cat dosing
Metipranolol Ophthalmic dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Metipranolol Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.