Metoclopramide for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Metoclopramide is used in bearded dragon for GI stasis, regurgitation. Routes documented in bearded dragon: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metoclopramide in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Reglan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q12-24h | As needed | GI stasis, regurgitation | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
Side effects & warnings
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Metoclopramide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Metoclopramide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.