What is Arginine vasotocin (AVT) used for?

Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is indicated for: Dystocia.

What routes can Arginine vasotocin (AVT) be administered by?

Available routes: IV (preferred), ICe.

Which species have cited Arginine vasotocin (AVT) dosing data?

Arginine vasotocin (AVT) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Ball Python, Bearded Dragon.

Is Arginine vasotocin (AVT) a controlled substance?

Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Arginine vasotocin (AVT)

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is dosed at 0.01–1 mcg/kg IV (preferred), ICe q12-24h x several treatments in bearded dragons, per 274. Lloyd ML. Reptilian dystocias review - causes, prevention, management, and comments on the synthetic hormone vasotocin. Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1990:290-296. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.8 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Endocrine

Routes

IV (preferred), ICe

Indications

Dystocia

Species with Arginine vasotocin (AVT) dosing data (2 dose rules)

Ball Python Bearded Dragon

Backed by 2 published sourcesShow

· 274. Lloyd ML. Reptilian dystocias review - causes, prevention, management, and comments on the synthetic hormone vasotocin. Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1990:290-296. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.8 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles).
· Lloyd ML. Reptilian dystocias review - causes, prevention, management, and comments on the synthetic hormone vasotocin. Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1990:290-296. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.8 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles).

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