Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg SC 60 min after induction (if not recovered) in blue-tongue skinks, per Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2014.02.009 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.239 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Flumazenil is used in blue-tongue skinks for Reversal of midazolam in skinks not recovered. Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: SC. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.05 mg/kg | 60 min after induction (if not recovered) | Reversal of midazolam in skinks not recovered |
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| Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2014.02.009 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.239 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.152 | 0.05 mg/kg i.m., s.c., i.v |
| 0.05 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.05 mg/kg SC, IM, IV 1 mg/20 mg of zolazepam IM, IV |
| 0.05 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 0.05 mg/kg IM, SC, IV207 1 mg/20 mg of zolazepam187 IM, IV275 All species/reversal of midazolam; extrapolated from mammals and birds Crocodilians, chelonians/reversal of zolazepam |
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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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 blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: SC 0.05 mg/kg 60 min after induction (if not recovered). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in blue-tongue skinks: SC.
Flumazenil is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Reversal of midazolam in skinks not recovered.
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the blue-tongue skink 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 blue-tongue skinks — 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.