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 Oliveri M, Crha M, Vojtkovska V, et al. Congestive heart failure in a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus): A case report. Vet Med (Praha). 2022,67(5):263-269. doi:10.17221/67/2021-VETMED (PMID 39170907, PMC11334147). Full text read via the gold OA PDF at agriculturejournals.cz - Europe PMC returns isOpenAccess=N and an EMPTY fullTextXML for PMC11334147. Route p.o., interval q72h, species (veiled chameleon) and the CHF indication come from this paper. Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 remains the attribution for the LIZARD-CLASS figure: 'Hydrochlorothiazide 1 mg/kg q24-72h106 | Lizards/promotes diuresis, monitor hydration status', ref 106 = Divers SJ, Clinician's approach to renal disease in lizards, ARAV 1997:5-11. CAVEAT PRINTED WITH THE DOSE: the case animal DIED, and the paper states prolonged diuretic use jeopardized renal function.. 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.
US trade names: HydroDiuril, Microzide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p.o. | 1 mg/kg | q72 h | congestive heart failure (diuretic) | Anecdotal | Oliveri M, Crha M, Vojtkovska V, et al. Congestive heart failure in a veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus): A case report. Vet Med (Praha). 2022,67(5):263-269. doi:10.17221/67/2021-VETMED (PMID 39170907, PMC11334147). Full text read via the gold OA PDF at agriculturejournals.cz - Europe PMC returns isOpenAccess=N and an EMPTY fullTextXML for PMC11334147. Route p.o., interval q72h, species (veiled chameleon) and the CHF indication come from this paper. Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 remains the attribution for the LIZARD-CLASS figure: 'Hydrochlorothiazide 1 mg/kg q24-72h106 | Lizards/promotes diuresis, monitor hydration status', ref 106 = Divers SJ, Clinician's approach to renal disease in lizards, ARAV 1997:5-11. CAVEAT PRINTED WITH THE DOSE: the case animal DIED, and the paper states prolonged diuretic use jeopardized renal function. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.172 | 1 mg/kg p.o. q24-72h |
| 1 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.11 | 1 mg/kg q24-72h Li |
| 1 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.9 | 1 mg/kg q24-72h69 Lizards/promotes diuresis; monitor hydration status |
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Inhibits sodium-chloride cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule. Reduces renal calcium excretion (useful in calcium oxalate stone prevention).
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.
Hydrochlorothiazide dose range in veiled chameleons, with cited source references: p.o. 1 mg/kg q72 h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrochlorothiazide in veiled chameleons: p.o..
Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated in veiled chameleons for: congestive heart failure (diuretic).
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.
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.
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