Reptile · Python regius · typical adult weight 1.00–2.00 kg
Atipamezole is used in ball pythons for Medetomidine reversal. Routes documented in ball pythons: IM. A typical adult ball python weighs 1.00–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in ball pythons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Antisedan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | IM cranial third | Equal volume to medetomidine | Single dose | Medetomidine reversal | Weak | Fleming GJ. Capture and chemical immobilization of the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in South Africa. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1996:63-66. / 436. Smith JA, McGuire NC, Mitchell MA. Cardiopulmonary physiology and anesthesia in crocodilians. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1998:17-21. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.236 (2026-08-01). |
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Selective alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Specifically reverses sedation, bradycardia, and other effects of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine.
IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ball pythons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in ball pythons, with cited source references: IM IM cranial third Equal volume to medetomidine. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in ball pythons: IM.
Cited course lengths for Atipamezole in ball pythons include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Atipamezole is indicated in ball pythons for: Medetomidine reversal.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the ball python dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Why a species-specific page? Atipamezole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ball pythons — 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.