Flumazenil for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Flumazenil is dosed at 0.02–0.1 mg/kg SC or IM not specified 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. Flumazenil is used in sugar gliders for For reversal of diazepam and midazolam. Routes documented in sugar gliders: SC or IM. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Flumazenil in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Romazicon
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC or IM | 0.02–0.1 mg/kg | not specified | For reversal of diazepam and midazolam | 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
Competitive benzodiazepine receptor antagonist at GABA-A receptor. Reverses sedation, respiratory depression, and anxiolysis from benzodiazepines.
Side effects & warnings
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 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 Flumazenil for Sugar Gliders?
Flumazenil dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: SC or IM 0.02–0.1 mg/kg not specified.
How is Flumazenil administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Flumazenil in sugar gliders: SC or IM.
What conditions does Flumazenil treat in Sugar Gliders?
Flumazenil is indicated in sugar gliders for: For reversal of diazepam and midazolam.
What are the side effects of Flumazenil in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Flumazenil across species; consult the sugar glider 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.
Other Antidote drugs with sugar glider dosing
Flumazenil dosing in other species
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 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.