Glycopyrrolate for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Glycopyrrolate is used in guinea pig for Preanesthetic. Routes documented in guinea pig: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glycopyrrolate in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Robinul-V
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | once pre-op | Single dose | Preanesthetic | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Quaternary ammonium anticholinergic that does not cross blood-brain barrier. Reduces secretions and increases heart rate via vagolytic effect.
Side effects & warnings
Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for guinea pig may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with guinea pig dosing
Glycopyrrolate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Glycopyrrolate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in guinea pig — 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.