Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.2–0.5 mg/kg IM once (reversal) in red-eared sliders, per Fleming G. Clinical technique: chelonian shell repair. J Exot Pet Med. 2008;17:246-258. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.236 doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2008.08.001 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Atipamezole is used in red-eared sliders for Reversal of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine. Routes documented in red-eared sliders: IM. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Antisedan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.2–0.5 mg/kg | once (reversal) | Reversal of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine | Moderate | Fleming G. Clinical technique: chelonian shell repair. J Exot Pet Med. 2008;17:246-258. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.236 doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2008.08.001 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2–0.5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.2-0.5 mg/kg IM |
| 0.5–0.75 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.5-0.75 mg/kg IM,386 0.75 mg/kg SC |
| 0.75 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.5-0.75 mg/kg IM,386 0.75 mg/kg SC |
| 1–3 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
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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 red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: IM 0.2–0.5 mg/kg once (reversal). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in red-eared sliders: IM.
Atipamezole is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Reversal of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the red-eared slider 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 red-eared sliders — 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.
| 1-3 mg/kg IM |
| 0.2–0.5 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.4 | 0.2-0.5 mg/kg IM81 Chelonians/shell repair 5-10 min before finished |
| 0.5–0.75 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.4 | 0.5-0.75 mg/kg IM,275 0.75 mg/kg SC210 Chelonians |
| 0.75 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.4 | 0.5-0.75 mg/kg IM,275 0.75 mg/kg SC210 Chelonians |
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