Reptile · Correlophus ciliatus · typical adult weight 0.04–0.06 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg SC, IM, IV not stated in source in crested geckos, per Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.239 — 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 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 | not stated in source | Reversal of midazolam (benzodiazepine reversal) | Weak | Mans C. Sedation of pet birds. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:152-157. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.239 — 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 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 not stated in source. 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.