Enalapril for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Enalapril is dosed at 0.5 mg/kg PO q 24 h in sugar gliders, per MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders. Enalapril is used in sugar gliders for ACE inhibitor. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enalapril in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Enacard, Vasotec
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5 mg/kg | q 24 h | ACE inhibitor | Weak | MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders |
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Mechanism of action
Prodrug converted to enalaprilat, which inhibits ACE. Reduces angiotensin II, decreases aldosterone, reduces preload and afterload.
Side effects & warnings
Monitor renal function (BUN/creatinine) and electrolytes. Hypotension with concurrent diuretics. Primarily renal elimination (prefer benazepril in renal disease). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sugar gliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Enalapril for Sugar Gliders?
Enalapril dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 0.5 mg/kg q 24 h.
How is Enalapril administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Enalapril in sugar gliders: PO.
What conditions does Enalapril treat in Sugar Gliders?
Enalapril is indicated in sugar gliders for: ACE inhibitor.
What are the side effects of Enalapril in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Enalapril across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor renal function (BUN/creatinine) and electrolytes. Hypotension with concurrent diuretics. Primarily renal elimination (prefer benazepril in renal disease). CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy.
Other Cardiovascular drugs with sugar glider dosing
Enalapril dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Enalapril pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sugar gliders — 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.