Hydrochlorothiazide for Veiled Chameleons
Reptile · Chamaeleo calyptratus · typical adult weight 0.09–0.20 kg
Hydrochlorothiazide is dosed at 1 mg/kg p.o. q72 h in veiled chameleons, per Congestive heart failure in a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus): A case report. Veterinarni Medicina. DOI 10.17221/67/2021-VETMED; PMID 39170907; PMCID PMC11334147. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11334147/. Hydrochlorothiazide is used in veiled chameleons for congestive heart failure (diuretic). Routes documented in veiled chameleons: p.o.. A typical adult veiled chameleon weighs 0.09–0.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrochlorothiazide in veiled chameleons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: HydroDiuril, Microzide
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p.o. | 1 mg/kg | q72 h | congestive heart failure (diuretic) | Anecdotal | Congestive heart failure in a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus): A case report. Veterinarni Medicina. DOI 10.17221/67/2021-VETMED; PMID 39170907; PMCID PMC11334147. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11334147/ |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your veiled chameleon's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits sodium-chloride cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule. Reduces renal calcium excretion (useful in calcium oxalate stone prevention).
Side effects & warnings
Hypokalemia, hyponatremia risk. Monitor electrolytes. Less potent diuretic than furosemide. Used with furosemide for diuretic resistance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for veiled chameleons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Hydrochlorothiazide for Veiled Chameleons?
Hydrochlorothiazide dose range in veiled chameleons, with cited source references: p.o. 1 mg/kg q72 h.
How is Hydrochlorothiazide administered in Veiled Chameleons?
Documented routes for Hydrochlorothiazide in veiled chameleons: p.o..
What conditions does Hydrochlorothiazide treat in Veiled Chameleons?
Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated in veiled chameleons for: congestive heart failure (diuretic).
What are the side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide in Veiled Chameleons?
These are general warnings for Hydrochlorothiazide across species; consult the veiled chameleon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypokalemia, hyponatremia risk. Monitor electrolytes. Less potent diuretic than furosemide. Used with furosemide for diuretic resistance.
Other Cardiovascular drugs with veiled chameleon dosing
Hydrochlorothiazide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Hydrochlorothiazide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in veiled chameleons — 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.