Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.5 mg/kg SC 60 min after induction (if not recovered) in blue-tongue skinks, per Evaluating the Physiologic Effects of Alfaxalone, Dexmedetomidine, and Midazolam Combinations in Common Blue-Tongued Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides). Animals 2024, 14(18), 2636. DOI 10.3390/ani14182636; PMID 39335227; PMCID PMC11429061. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11429061/. Atipamezole is used in blue-tongue skinks for Reversal of dexmedetomidine in skinks not recovered. Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: SC. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Antisedan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.5 mg/kg | 60 min after induction (if not recovered) | Reversal of dexmedetomidine in skinks not recovered | Weak | Evaluating the Physiologic Effects of Alfaxalone, Dexmedetomidine, and Midazolam Combinations in Common Blue-Tongued Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides). Animals 2024, 14(18), 2636. DOI 10.3390/ani14182636; PMID 39335227; PMCID PMC11429061. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11429061/ |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 1-3 mg/kg IM |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: SC 0.5 mg/kg 60 min after induction (if not recovered). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in blue-tongue skinks: SC.
Atipamezole is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Reversal of dexmedetomidine in skinks not recovered.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the blue-tongue skink 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 blue-tongue skinks — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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