Amphibian · Salamandra salamandra · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Sevoflurane is dosed at 37.5 μl/g topical not stated in the cited source in fire salamanders, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.281. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.281' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.267; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.267. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Sevoflurane is used in fire salamanders for Induction. Routes documented in fire salamanders: topical. A typical adult fire salamander weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sevoflurane in fire salamanders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: SevoFlo, Sevofrane
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical | 37.5 μl/g | not stated in the cited source | Induction | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.281. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.281' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.267; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.267. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (μl/g) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | TOPICAL | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.281 | 37.5 μl/g of a topical mixture (3 parts liquid sevoflurane, 3.5 parts KY jelly, 1.5 parts distilled |
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Enhances GABA-A and glycine receptor activity while inhibiting NMDA receptors and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Produces dose-dependent anesthesia.
Requires precision vaporizer. Dose-dependent cardiovascular/respiratory depression. Rapid induction and recovery (low blood-gas solubility). Non-irritating to airways. Compound A production with soda lime (low flow caution).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for fire salamanders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Sevoflurane dose range in fire salamanders, with cited source references: topical 37.5 μl/g not stated in the cited source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sevoflurane in fire salamanders: topical.
Sevoflurane is indicated in fire salamanders for: Induction.
These are general warnings for Sevoflurane across species; consult the fire salamander dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Requires precision vaporizer. Dose-dependent cardiovascular/respiratory depression. Rapid induction and recovery (low blood-gas solubility). Non-irritating to airways. Compound A production with soda lime (low flow caution).
Why a species-specific page? Sevoflurane pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in fire salamanders — 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.