Fish · Betta splendens · typical adult weight 0.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 2.5–10 mg/l by immersion not stated in the cited source in bettas, 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 bettas for Anaesthesia. Routes documented in bettas: by immersion. A typical adult betta weighs 0.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in bettas, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| by immersion | 2.5–10 mg/l | not stated in the cited source | Anaesthesia | Moderate |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 2.3 | 2.5 mg/kg IV |
| 3.5–7.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 2.3 | 3.5-7.5 mg/kg IV |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5–10 | IMMERSION | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 2.5-10 mg/l by immersion f. |
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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 bettas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in bettas, with cited source references: by immersion 2.5–10 mg/l not stated in the cited source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in bettas: by immersion.
Propofol is indicated in bettas for: Anaesthesia.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the betta 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 bettas — 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.