ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/glycopyrrolate
US brand names:Robinul-V
Also known as: Glycopyrronium
Glycopyrrolate is dosed at 0.01 mg/kg IM once, preanesthetic in ball pythons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., p.240; corroborated verbatim in Mader's Reptile Medicine & Surgery 3rd ed., Table 127.5, p.1410. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Quaternary ammonium anticholinergic that does not cross blood-brain barrier. Reduces secretions and increases heart rate via vagolytic effect.
Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg | once or q8-12h | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.617 (2026-08-01). |
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg | once or q8-12h | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.617 (2026-08-01). |
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