Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Hetastarch is dosed at 3–5 ml/kg slow IV or IO bolus prn in bearded dragons, per 63. Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.266 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Hetastarch is used in bearded dragons for Hypoalbuminaemia; hypovolaemic perfusion deficits; increased capillary permeability. Routes documented in bearded dragons: slow IV or IO bolus. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hetastarch in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Hextend, Hespan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| slow IV or IO bolus | 3–5 ml/kg | prn | Hypoalbuminaemia; hypovolaemic perfusion deficits; increased capillary permeability | Weak | 63. Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.266 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Synthetic colloid maintaining intravascular oncotic pressure. Larger molecular weight than crystalloids providing longer intravascular duration (24 hours).
Coagulopathy risk (dilution and direct effect on vWF/Factor VIII). Acute kidney injury risk in critically ill. Max dose 20ml/kg/day in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Falling out of favor.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hetastarch dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: slow IV or IO bolus 3–5 ml/kg prn. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hetastarch in bearded dragons: slow IV or IO bolus.
Hetastarch is indicated in bearded dragons for: Hypoalbuminaemia; hypovolaemic perfusion deficits; increased capillary permeability.
These are general warnings for Hetastarch across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Coagulopathy risk (dilution and direct effect on vWF/Factor VIII). Acute kidney injury risk in critically ill. Max dose 20ml/kg/day in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Falling out of favor.
Why a species-specific page? Hetastarch pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.