Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Tiletamine-Zolazepam Exotic is used in bearded dragon for Chemical restraint/Sedation. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IM. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiletamine-Zolazepam Exotic in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Telazol Exotic
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–15 mg/kg | Single IM dose | Single dose; prolonged recovery (4-24+ hours) in reptiles | Chemical restraint/Sedation | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Tiletamine (NMDA antagonist) provides dissociative anesthesia while zolazepam (benzodiazepine) provides muscle relaxation and reduces emergence delirium.
Widely used for wildlife and exotic immobilization. Recovery may be prolonged in reptiles. No reversal for tiletamine component. Flumazenil reverses zolazepam only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Tiletamine-Zolazepam Exotic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.