Reptile · Iguana iguana · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IV, IO single induction dose in green iguanas, 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. — 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 green iguanas for Anaesthetic induction / intubation, Intubation and minor diagnostic procedures. 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 | 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.1998.212.01.93 |
| 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 5–10 mg/kg single induction dose; IV, IO 3–5 mg/kg single dose; may need an additional dose in 3-5 mi. 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: Anaesthetic induction / intubation, Intubation and minor diagnostic procedures.
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.