Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.15 mg/kg IM Once, 45 minutes after dexmedetomidine-ketamine in chinchillas, per Parkinson L, Mans C. Anesthetic and Postanesthetic Effects of Alfaxalone-Butorphanol Compared with Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine in Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2017;56(3):290-295. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5438922/. Atipamezole is used in chinchillas for Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation/anaesthesia, Alpha-2 agonist (medetomidine/dexmedetomidine) reversal. Routes documented in chinchillas: IM, SC. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Atipamezole in chinchillas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.15 mg/kg | Once, 45 minutes after dexmedetomidine-ketamine | Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation/anaesthesia | Strong | Parkinson L, Mans C. Anesthetic and Postanesthetic Effects of Alfaxalone-Butorphanol Compared with Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine in Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2017;56(3):290-295. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5438922/ |
| IM | 0.15 mg/kg | once, 45 min after dexmedetomidine-ketamine | Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation/anaesthesia | Strong | Parkinson L, Mans C. Anesthetic and Postanesthetic Effects of Alfaxalone-Butorphanol Compared with Dexmedetomidine-Ketamine in Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera). J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2017;56(3):290-295. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5438922/ |
| SC | 1 mg/kg | not stated in source | Alpha-2 agonist (medetomidine/dexmedetomidine) reversal | Weak | Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.783 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 chinchillas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose ranges in chinchillas, with cited source references: IM 0.15 mg/kg Once, 45 minutes after dexmedetomidine-ketamine; IM 0.15 mg/kg once, 45 min after dexmedetomidine-ketamine; SC 1 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in chinchillas: IM, SC.
Atipamezole is indicated in chinchillas for: Reversal of dexmedetomidine sedation/anaesthesia, Alpha-2 agonist (medetomidine/dexmedetomidine) reversal.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the chinchilla 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 chinchillas — 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.