Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Phentolamine is used in dog for Pheochromocytoma crisis, catecholamine extravasation. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Phentolamine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Regitine, OraVerse
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.02–0.1 mg/kg | IV bolus, repeat q5min as needed | Emergency | Pheochromocytoma crisis, catecholamine extravasation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Competitive non-selective alpha-adrenergic antagonist causing vasodilation. Short-acting compared to phenoxybenzamine.
Used for hypertensive crisis (pheochromocytoma) and treatment of catecholamine extravasation. Tachycardia, hypotension. Short duration of action.
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? Phentolamine 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.