Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Propofol is dosed at 10 mg/kg IV, IO once (induction) in blue-tongue skinks, per BennettRA, Schumacher J, Hedjazi-Haring K, et al. Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of propofol administered intraosseously to green iguanas. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:93-98. | Divers SJ, Stahl SJ. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019. | Nardini G, Di Girolamo N, Leopardi S, et al. Evaluation of liver parenchyma and perfusion using dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in captive green iguanas (Iguana iguana) under general anesthesia. BMC Vet Res. 2014;10:112-120. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.1998.212.01.93. Propofol is used in blue-tongue skinks for Anaesthetic induction. Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: IV, IO. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV, IO | 10 mg/kg | once (induction) | Anaesthetic induction | Moderate | BennettRA, Schumacher J, Hedjazi-Haring K, et al. Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of propofol administered intraosseously to green iguanas. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998;212:93-98. | Divers SJ, Stahl SJ. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019. | Nardini G, Di Girolamo N, Leopardi S, et al. Evaluation of liver parenchyma and perfusion using dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in captive green iguanas (Iguana iguana) under general anesthesia. BMC Vet Res. 2014;10:112-120. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.1998.212.01.93 |
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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 blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: IV, IO 10 mg/kg once (induction). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in blue-tongue skinks: IV, IO.
Propofol is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Anaesthetic induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the blue-tongue skink 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 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.