Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Metipranolol Ophthalmic is used in dog for Glaucoma adjunct. Routes documented in dog: Ophthalmic. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metipranolol Ophthalmic in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: OptiPranolol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | 1 drop affected eye q12h | Chronic use; monitor heart rate | Glaucoma adjunct | Weak | Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed |
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Non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist that reduces aqueous humor production by blocking beta-2 receptors in the ciliary epithelium.
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.