Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Doxapram is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg IV not stated in source in guinea pigs, per Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015.; Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.796 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.6 (Emergency Drugs Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Doxapram is used in guinea pigs for Post-anesthetic apnea. Routes documented in guinea pigs: IV. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxapram in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dopram
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–5 mg/kg | not stated in source | Single dose | Post-anesthetic apnea | Extrapolated | Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015.; Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.796 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.6 (Emergency Drugs Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.125 | its, Chinchillas, Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils, Hedgehogs: 5-10 mg/kg i.v., i.m., i.p., sublingual once |
| 2–5 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.125 | 2-5 mg/kg i.v., s.c., i.p. once |
| 2–5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.6 | 2-5 mg/kg IV, IP, SC,122 |
| 5–10 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.6 | 5-10 mg/kg IV, IP,122 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Stimulates peripheral carotid chemoreceptors and central medullary respiratory centers, increasing tidal volume and respiratory rate.
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 guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Doxapram dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: IV 2–5 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxapram in guinea pigs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Doxapram in guinea pigs include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Doxapram is indicated in guinea pigs for: Post-anesthetic apnea.
These are general warnings for Doxapram across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 guinea pigs — 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.