Doxapram for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Doxapram is used in bearded dragon for Post-anesthetic apnea. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IV. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxapram in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dopram
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–10 mg/kg | once | Emergency single dose | Post-anesthetic apnea | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Stimulates peripheral carotid chemoreceptors and central medullary respiratory centers, increasing tidal volume and respiratory rate.
Side effects & warnings
Short duration of action (minutes). Use for neonatal resuscitation or post-anesthetic apnea. May cause hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures at high doses. Ensure adequate airway before use.
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 Respiratory drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Doxapram dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Doxapram 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.