Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Dopamine is dosed at 2–10 mcg/kg/min IV CRI in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Dopamine is used in rabbits for Hypotension. Routes documented in rabbits: IV. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dopamine in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Intropin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–10 mcg/kg/min | CRI | Until stable | Hypotension | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV 2–10 mcg/kg/min CRI. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Dose-dependent receptor activation: low dose (dopaminergic — renal vasodilation), moderate (beta-1 — inotropy), high (alpha-1 — vasoconstriction).
IV CRI only. Tissue necrosis with extravasation — use central line if possible. Tachyarrhythmias possible. Do not mix with sodium bicarbonate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dopamine dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IV 2–10 mcg/kg/min CRI. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dopamine in rabbits: IV.
Cited course lengths for Dopamine in rabbits include: Until stable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dopamine is indicated in rabbits for: Hypotension.
These are general warnings for Dopamine across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV CRI only. Tissue necrosis with extravasation — use central line if possible. Tachyarrhythmias possible. Do not mix with sodium bicarbonate.
Why a species-specific page? Dopamine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbits — 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.