CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY CONCEPTS
for the dog and cat
Michael R. O'Grady,
DVM, MSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
M. Lynne O'Sullivan, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
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Parasympatholytic Agents
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Atropine
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Dog |
0.01-0.04 mg/kg (IV, IM);
0.02-0.04 mg/kg TID-QID (SQ, PO) |
Tachycardia, arrhythmias, GI |
| Cat |
0.02-0.04 mg/kg (IV, IM); QID (SQ) |
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Glycopyrrolate
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Dog |
0.005-0.01 mg/kg (IV, IM);
0.01-0.02 mg/kg BID-TID (SQ) |
As for atropine |
| Cat |
0.005-0.01 mg/kg (IV, IM); 0.01-0.02 mg/kg (SQ) |
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Isopropamide
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Dog |
2.5-5.0 mg TID-QID (PO) |
As for atropine, KCS |
| Cat |
unknown |
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Propantheline
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Dog |
small - 7.5 mg TID (PO);
medium - 15 mg TID (PO);
large - 30 mg TID (PO) |
As for atropine |
| Cat |
7.5 mg TID (PO) |
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Levsin (hyoscyamine sulfate)
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Dog |
5 mg/kg TID (PO) |
Tachycardia, dryness of the mouth, urinary retention, mydriasis, cycloplegia, increased ocular tension, nausea, vomiting, constipation |
| Cat |
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