Atipamezole for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg SC at the end of the procedure in sugar gliders, per D'Urso ES, Martorelli M, Bersanetti G, Selleri P, De Gennaro C. Combination of Dexmedetomidine and Low-Dose Ketamine in 4 Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps) Undergoing Elective Castration. Vet Sci. 2025 Jul 25;12(8):699. doi:10.3390/vetsci12080699. PMID: 40872650. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12390597/. Atipamezole is used in sugar gliders for Alpha-2 antagonist reversal (dexmedetomidine reversal). Routes documented in sugar gliders: SC. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Antisedan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1 mg/kg | at the end of the procedure | Alpha-2 antagonist reversal (dexmedetomidine reversal) | Anecdotal | D'Urso ES, Martorelli M, Bersanetti G, Selleri P, De Gennaro C. Combination of Dexmedetomidine and Low-Dose Ketamine in 4 Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps) Undergoing Elective Castration. Vet Sci. 2025 Jul 25;12(8):699. doi:10.3390/vetsci12080699. PMID: 40872650. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12390597/ |
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Mechanism of action
Selective alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Specifically reverses sedation, bradycardia, and other effects of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine.
Side effects & warnings
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 sugar gliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Atipamezole for Sugar Gliders?
Atipamezole dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: SC 0.1 mg/kg at the end of the procedure.
How is Atipamezole administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Atipamezole in sugar gliders: SC.
What conditions does Atipamezole treat in Sugar Gliders?
Atipamezole is indicated in sugar gliders for: Alpha-2 antagonist reversal (dexmedetomidine reversal).
What are the side effects of Atipamezole in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the sugar glider 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.
Other Antidote drugs with sugar glider dosing
Atipamezole dosing in other species
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 sugar gliders — 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.