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Atenolol: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Atenolol:$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker.<\/li>\n
It is relatively specific for beta-1 adrenergic receptors but can antagonize beta-2 receptors at high doses.<\/li>\n
Blocks the chronotropic and inotropic effects of beta-1 adrenergic stimulation on the heart, thereby reducing myocardial oxygen demand.<\/li>\n
Bronchoconstrictor, vasodilatory and hypoglycaemic effects are less marked due to its cardioselective nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Atenolol <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy<\/strong> (cats) or obstructive cardiac disease<\/strong> (severe aortic or pulmonic stenosis).<\/li>\n
Treatment of systemic hypertension<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Can be used following introduction of alpha-blockade in management of pheochromocytoma.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Treatment of cardiac tachyarrhythmias<\/strong> (including those associated with feline hyperthyroidism).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Atenolol in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
0.2\u20132 mg\/kg p.o. q12h; a lower dose is often used initially with gradual titration upwards if necessary.<\/p>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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6.25\u201312.5 mg\/cat p.o. q12\u201324h<\/strong>; a lower dose is often used initially with gradual titration upwards if necessary.<\/li>\n
If using the oral liquid doses of 0.2\u20132 mg\/kg p.o. q12h can be used<\/strong>, with gradual titration upwards as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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