Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Dexamethasone is used in sheep for Pregnancy toxemia adjunct, inflammation. Routes documented in sheep: IV. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Azium, Dexafort
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Once | Single dose | Pregnancy toxemia adjunct, inflammation | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Potent synthetic glucocorticoid. Suppresses inflammation, immune responses, and allergic reactions. 25-30x potency of cortisol.
Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sheep — 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.