Reptile · Iguana iguana · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg IV, IO single dose; may need an additional dose in 3-5 mi in green iguanas, per Heard DJ. Advances in reptile anesthesia and medicine. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet/Avian Speciality Advanced Prog/Small Mam Rept Prog; 1998:113-119. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833. Propofol is used in green iguanas for Intubation and minor diagnostic procedures, Anaesthetic induction / intubation. Routes documented in green iguanas: IV, IO. A typical adult green iguana weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Propofol in green iguanas, 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 | 3–5 mg/kg | single dose; may need an additional dose in 3-5 mi | Intubation and minor diagnostic procedures | Weak | Heard DJ. Advances in reptile anesthesia and medicine. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet/Avian Speciality Advanced Prog/Small Mam Rept Prog; 1998:113-119. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia — ISBN 9780813811833, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780813811833 |
| IV, IO | 5–10 mg/kg | single induction dose | Anaesthetic induction / intubation | 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 doi:10.2460/javma.1998.212.01.93 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 5-10 mg/kg i.v., intraosseous |
| 5–10 | IO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 5-10 mg/kg intraosseous |
| 10–15 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 10-15 mg/kg IV |
| 5–10 | IV |
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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 green iguanas may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose ranges in green iguanas, with cited source references: IV, IO 3–5 mg/kg single dose; may need an additional dose in 3-5 mi; IV, IO 5–10 mg/kg single induction dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in green iguanas: IV, IO.
Propofol is indicated in green iguanas for: Intubation and minor diagnostic procedures, Anaesthetic induction / intubation.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the green iguana 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 green iguanas — 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.
| 5-10 mg/kg IV, IO |
| 0.3–0.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus |
| 0.5–1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus |
| 10 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 10 mg/kg IV, IO,108,342 |
| 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 |
| 3–5 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 3-5 mg/kg IV, IO119,120 Lizards (iguanas)/intubation and minor diagnostic procedures; may need to give an additional dose in 3-5 min; less cardiopulmonary depression than with high |
| 5–10 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 5-10 mg/kg IV, IO24 Iguanas/higher dose is recommended for induction for short-duration procedures or intubation |
| 10 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 10 mg/kg IV, IO24,71,242 Lizards, snakes/0.25 mg/kg/min may be given for maintenance;99 green iguanas/anesthetic induction242 |
| 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.