Cisapride for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Cisapride is used in bearded dragon for GI stasis, post-operative ileus. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cisapride in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Propulsid
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 mg/kg | q24h | As needed | GI stasis, post-operative ileus | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist. Enhances acetylcholine release in the myenteric plexus, promoting GI motility throughout the tract.
Side effects & warnings
Withdrawn from human market (cardiac arrhythmias); available as compounded product for veterinary use. Contraindicated with GI obstruction. May interact with azole antifungals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Cisapride dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cisapride pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.