Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg IV once, IV induction to effect in swine, per Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), Propofol, printed p.686 (corpus papich p.714). Propofol is used in swine for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in swine: IV. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–5 mg/kg | once, IV induction to effect | Anesthesia induction | Moderate | Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed. (2016), Propofol, printed p.686 (corpus papich p.714) |
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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 swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in swine, with cited source references: IV 2–5 mg/kg once, IV induction to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in swine: IV.
Propofol is indicated in swine for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the swine 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 swine — 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.