Propofol Injectable for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Propofol Injectable is used in guinea pig for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in guinea pig: IV. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol Injectable in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5–10 mg/kg | IV to effect | Single dose | Anesthesia induction | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Potentiates GABA-A receptor activity and blocks NMDA receptors. Ultra-short acting IV induction agent. Rapid onset, smooth recovery.
Side effects & warnings
IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for guinea pig may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Propofol Injectable dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Propofol Injectable pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in guinea pig — 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.