Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg SC, IM not stated in source in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 22. Hawkins S, Doss G, Mans C. Evaluation of subcutaneous alfaxalone-midazolam and ketamine-midazolam sedation protocols in African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2020;257:820-825. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.739 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Flumazenil is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Reversal of midazolam and diazepam. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC, IM. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 0.05 mg/kg | not stated in source | Reversal of midazolam and diazepam | Moderate | 22. Hawkins S, Doss G, Mans C. Evaluation of subcutaneous alfaxalone-midazolam and ketamine-midazolam sedation protocols in African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2020;257:820-825. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.739 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Competitive benzodiazepine receptor antagonist at GABA-A receptor. Reverses sedation, respiratory depression, and anxiolysis from benzodiazepines.
Short duration (45-60 min) — resedation risk with long-acting benzodiazepines. May precipitate seizures in benzodiazepine-dependent patients or when benzos given for seizure control.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african pygmy hedgehogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC, IM 0.05 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC, IM.
Flumazenil is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Reversal of midazolam and diazepam.
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short duration (45-60 min) — resedation risk with long-acting benzodiazepines. May precipitate seizures in benzodiazepine-dependent patients or when benzos given for seizure control.
Why a species-specific page? Flumazenil pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african pygmy hedgehogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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