Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Norepinephrine is dosed at 0.5–1 µg/kg/min IV constant rate inf Continuous infusion in rabbits, per Uccello O, Sanchez A, Valverde A, et al. Cardiovascular effects of increasing doses of norepinephrine on isoflurane-induced hypotension in healthy rabbits. Proc Conf Annu Assoc Exot Mam Vet; 2019:531. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.872 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2020.07.001. Norepinephrine is used in rabbits for Isoflurane-related hypotension. Routes documented in rabbits: IV constant rate inf. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Norepinephrine in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV constant rate inf | 0.5–1 µg/kg/min | Continuous infusion | Isoflurane-related hypotension | Moderate | Uccello O, Sanchez A, Valverde A, et al. Cardiovascular effects of increasing doses of norepinephrine on isoflurane-induced hypotension in healthy rabbits. Proc Conf Annu Assoc Exot Mam Vet; 2019:531. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.872 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2020.07.001 |
One of the cited rules is a continuous-rate-infusion regimen: IV constant rate inf 0.5–1 µg/kg/min Continuous infusion. CRI regimens are delivered as a continuous infusion rather than discrete doses — verify the rate against the cited source before use.
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Potent alpha-1 and beta-1 adrenergic agonist with minimal beta-2 activity. Causes vasoconstriction (alpha-1) and increased cardiac contractility (beta-1).
First-line vasopressor for septic shock. IV CRI only. Tissue necrosis with extravasation — use central line if possible. Arrhythmogenic. Monitor blood pressure and perfusion parameters.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Norepinephrine dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: IV constant rate inf 0.5–1 µg/kg/min Continuous infusion. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Norepinephrine in rabbits: IV constant rate inf.
Norepinephrine is indicated in rabbits for: Isoflurane-related hypotension.
These are general warnings for Norepinephrine across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line vasopressor for septic shock. IV CRI only. Tissue necrosis with extravasation — use central line if possible. Arrhythmogenic. Monitor blood pressure and perfusion parameters.
Why a species-specific page? Norepinephrine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in rabbits — 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.