Amphibian · Ambystoma mexicanum · typical adult weight 0.04–0.19 kg
Propofol is dosed at 60–100 mg/kg intracoelomic not stated in the cited source in axolotls, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.269. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.269' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.255; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.255. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Propofol is used in axolotls for Euthanasia. Routes documented in axolotls: intracoelomic, topically. A typical adult axolotl weighs 0.04–0.19 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Propofol in axolotls, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| intracoelomic | 60–100 mg/kg | not stated in the cited source | Euthanasia | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.269. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.269' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.255; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.255. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
| topically | 100–400 mg/kg | not stated in the cited source | Euthanasia | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.269. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.269' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.255; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.255. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60–100 | ICE | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 60-100 mg/kg intracoelomic or 100-400 mg/kg topically, remove and rinse after induction |
| 100–400 | TOPICAL | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 60-100 mg/kg intracoelomic or 100-400 mg/kg topically, remove and rinse after induction |
| 60–100 | ICE | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.5 | 60-100 mg/kg ICe |
| 35 |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for axolotls may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose ranges in axolotls, with cited source references: intracoelomic 60–100 mg/kg not stated in the cited source; topically 100–400 mg/kg not stated in the cited source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in axolotls: intracoelomic, topically.
Propofol is indicated in axolotls for: Euthanasia.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the axolotl dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in axolotls — 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.
| ICE |
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 3.4 |
| 35 mg/kg ICe,87 |
| 35 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.4 | 35 mg/kg ICe32 Deep anesthesia in 83% of tiger salamanders32 |
| 60–100 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.4 | 60-100 mg/kg ICe52 Euthanasia |
| 0.3–0.5 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus298 Most species/maintenance anesthesia; must provide respiratory and thermal support |
| 0.5–1 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus298 Most species/maintenance anesthesia; must provide respiratory and thermal support |
| 10–15 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 10-15 mg/kg IV187 Crocodilians/duration, 0.5-1.5 hr; maintain on gas anesthetics; experimental IM with hyaluronidase |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.