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Atenolol
Beta-1 selective adrenoceptor blocker. Registered in Georgia: 5 human medicines. Forms: tablet.
Doses
Each dose comes with its source. Check the label of the product you use.
| Dose | Species | Indication | Route | Frequency | Source |
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0.2–1.5 mg/kg
off-label |
Dog | Tachyarrhythmia | By mouth | 2 times daily |
MSD Vet Manual 2024
Reference book A veterinary reference written and reviewed by specialists, summarising accepted practice. The product label gives the authorised dose. MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual, 2024 |
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6.25–12.5 mg per animal
off-label |
Cat | Tachyarrhythmia | By mouth | 2 times daily |
MSD Vet Manual 2024
Reference book A veterinary reference written and reviewed by specialists, summarising accepted practice. The product label gives the authorised dose. MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual, 2024 |
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6.25 mg per animal
off-label |
Cat | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy | By mouth | 2 times daily |
ACVIM feline cardiomyopathy
Guideline or consensus statement Recommendations agreed by a panel of veterinary specialists after reviewing the evidence. They guide practice and do not authorise a product. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2020 |
Safety information
Known Contraindications
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Critical
Atenolol is contraindicated in sinus bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, and overt cardiac failure.Sources: FDA
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Critical
Heart failure: the label contraindicates atenolol in overt (decompensated) heart failure. In dogs and cats with stable congestive heart failure or dilated cardiomyopathy, start with a low dose and increase it slowly.Sources: FDA · MSD Vet Manual
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Critical
Known hypersensitivity to atenolol or any product component is a contraindication.Sources: FDA
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Warning
undergoes little or no metabolism by the liver, and the absorbed portion is eliminated primarily by renal excretion.Sources: FDA
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Warning
Abrupt discontinuation should be avoided; if cessation is indicated, titrating down gradually is recommended.Sources: MSD Vet Manual
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Caution
Asthma or airway disease: atenolol is beta-1 selective, so its bronchospasm risk is lower than that of propranolol, which MSD says should be avoided in dogs and cats with primary respiratory disease. Selectivity falls at higher doses: use with caution.Sources: MSD Vet Manual
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Caution
Adverse effects include myocardial depression, bradycardia (sinus and AV block), and hypotension.Sources: MSD Vet Manual
Known Drug Interactions
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Contraindicated
Atenolol + Xylometazoline
Do not combine xylometazoline with beta blockers because additive cardiovascular effects may occur.Recommendation: Do not administer concurrently.
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Minor warning
Pimobendan + Atenolol
Beta-adrenergic blockers such as propranolol or atenolol and calcium-channel blockers such as verapamil or diltiazem can reduce the positive inotropic effect of pimobendan.Recommendation: Monitor clinical response.Sources: Vetmedin SPC
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Minor warning
Atenolol + Methimazole
A reduction in dose of certain drugs (β-adrenergic blocking agents, digitalis glycosides, and theophylline) may be needed when the patient becomes euthyroid.Recommendation: Reassess the dose once euthyroidism is achieved.Sources: FDA
All forms and registration5
Registration in Georgia and abroad: the register, number, validity and source are behind (i).
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