Midazolam for Blue-tongue Skinks
Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Midazolam is dosed at 1 mg/kg SC See source in blue-tongue skinks, per Evaluating the Physiologic Effects of Alfaxalone, Dexmedetomidine, and Midazolam Combinations in Common Blue-Tongued Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides). Animals 2024, 14(18), 2636. DOI 10.3390/ani14182636; PMID 39335227; PMCID PMC11429061. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11429061/. Midazolam is used in blue-tongue skinks for Sedation/anesthesia — dexmedetomidine + midazolam combination (group DM), Sedation/anesthesia — alfaxalone + dexmedetomidine + midazolam combination (group ADM). Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: SC. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Midazolam in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Versed
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 mg/kg | See source | Sedation/anesthesia — dexmedetomidine + midazolam combination (group DM) | Weak | Evaluating the Physiologic Effects of Alfaxalone, Dexmedetomidine, and Midazolam Combinations in Common Blue-Tongued Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides). Animals 2024, 14(18), 2636. DOI 10.3390/ani14182636; PMID 39335227; PMCID PMC11429061. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11429061/ |
| SC | 0.5 mg/kg | See source | Sedation/anesthesia — alfaxalone + dexmedetomidine + midazolam combination (group ADM) | Weak | Evaluating the Physiologic Effects of Alfaxalone, Dexmedetomidine, and Midazolam Combinations in Common Blue-Tongued Skinks (Tiliqua scincoides). Animals 2024, 14(18), 2636. DOI 10.3390/ani14182636; PMID 39335227; PMCID PMC11429061. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11429061/ |
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Mechanism of action
Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, increasing chloride conductance. Provides anxiolysis, sedation, muscle relaxation, and anticonvulsant effects.
Side effects & warnings
May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Midazolam for Blue-tongue Skinks?
Midazolam dose ranges in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: SC 1 mg/kg See source; SC 0.5 mg/kg See source.
How is Midazolam administered in Blue-tongue Skinks?
Documented routes for Midazolam in blue-tongue skinks: SC.
What conditions does Midazolam treat in Blue-tongue Skinks?
Midazolam is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Sedation/anesthesia — dexmedetomidine + midazolam combination (group DM), Sedation/anesthesia — alfaxalone + dexmedetomidine + midazolam combination (group ADM).
What are the side effects of Midazolam in Blue-tongue Skinks?
These are general warnings for Midazolam across species; consult the blue-tongue skink dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
Other Anesthetic drugs with blue-tongue skink dosing
Midazolam dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Midazolam pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in blue-tongue skinks — 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.