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US brand names:Meloxicam Exotic Oral Suspension
Meloxicam Compounded Exotic is dosed at 0.1–0.2 mg/kg PO q24-48h in bearded dragons, per 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. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.254 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Preferential COX-2 inhibitor reducing prostaglandin synthesis. Compounded at lower concentrations for accurate dosing in reptiles, birds, and small mammals.
Reptile metabolism much slower — dose every 24-72 hours. Avoid in dehydrated or renally compromised patients. GI ulceration risk. Species-specific dosing critical.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Bearded Dragon drugs
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