Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Alfaxalone Injectable is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IV IV ventral tail vein in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Alfaxalone Injectable is used in bearded dragons for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in bearded dragons: IV. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Alfaxalone Injectable in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alfaxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–10 mg/kg | IV ventral tail vein | Single dose | Anesthesia induction | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Neuroactive steroid modulating GABA-A receptor. Produces rapid, smooth induction with minimal cardiovascular depression. IM route possible in cats and exotics.
FDA-approved for dogs and cats. IM route useful in fractious cats and exotic species. Apnea possible with rapid IV. Good muscle relaxation. Smooth recovery.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Alfaxalone Injectable dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: IV 5–10 mg/kg IV ventral tail vein. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Alfaxalone Injectable in bearded dragons: IV.
Cited course lengths for Alfaxalone Injectable in bearded dragons include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Alfaxalone Injectable is indicated in bearded dragons for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Alfaxalone Injectable across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved for dogs and cats. IM route useful in fractious cats and exotic species. Apnea possible with rapid IV. Good muscle relaxation. Smooth recovery.
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone Injectable pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.