Ketoprofen for Green Iguanas
Reptile · Iguana iguana · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 2 mg/kg IM single dose in green iguanas, per A critical review on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioid drugs used in reptiles. Vet Anim Sci. 2022;17:100267. PMID: 36043206; PMCID: PMC9420515; DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2022.100267. (Table 8; original data cited as Tuttle et al., 2006) URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9420515/. Ketoprofen is used in green iguanas for NSAID (analgesia/anti-inflammatory) - pharmacokinetic parameters reported. Routes documented in green iguanas: IM, IV. A typical adult green iguana weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ketoprofen in green iguanas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ketofen
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2 mg/kg | single dose | NSAID (analgesia/anti-inflammatory) - pharmacokinetic parameters reported | Weak | A critical review on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioid drugs used in reptiles. Vet Anim Sci. 2022;17:100267. PMID: 36043206; PMCID: PMC9420515; DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2022.100267. (Table 8; original data cited as Tuttle et al., 2006) URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9420515/ |
| IV | 2 mg/kg | single dose | NSAID (analgesia/anti-inflammatory) - pharmacokinetic parameters reported | Weak | A critical review on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioid drugs used in reptiles. Vet Anim Sci. 2022;17:100267. PMID: 36043206; PMCID: PMC9420515; DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2022.100267. (Table 8; original data cited as Tuttle et al., 2006) URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9420515/ |
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Mechanism of action
Non-selective COX inhibitor with potential lipoxygenase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
Side effects & warnings
Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for green iguanas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Ketoprofen for Green Iguanas?
Ketoprofen dose ranges in green iguanas, with cited source references: IM 2 mg/kg single dose; IV 2 mg/kg single dose.
How is Ketoprofen administered in Green Iguanas?
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in green iguanas: IM, IV.
What conditions does Ketoprofen treat in Green Iguanas?
Ketoprofen is indicated in green iguanas for: NSAID (analgesia/anti-inflammatory) - pharmacokinetic parameters reported.
What are the side effects of Ketoprofen in Green Iguanas?
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the green iguana dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Other Analgesic drugs with green iguana dosing
Ketoprofen dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ketoprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in green iguanas — 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.