Furosemide for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Furosemide is used in bearded dragon for Fluid overload, edema. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IM. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Furosemide in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lasix, Salix
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | Fluid overload, edema | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
Side effects & warnings
Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Furosemide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Furosemide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.