Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg SC, IM, IV single dose in crested geckos, per Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.239 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Flumazenil is used in crested geckos for Reversal of midazolam (benzodiazepine reversal). Routes documented in crested geckos: SC, IM, IV. A typical adult crested gecko weighs 0.04–0.06 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in crested geckos, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Romazicon
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM, IV | 0.05 mg/kg | single dose | Reversal of midazolam (benzodiazepine reversal) | Weak | Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.239 (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 crested geckos may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Flumazenil dose range in crested geckos, with cited source references: SC, IM, IV 0.05 mg/kg single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Flumazenil in crested geckos: SC, IM, IV.
Flumazenil is indicated in crested geckos for: Reversal of midazolam (benzodiazepine reversal).
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the crested gecko 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 crested geckos — 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.