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US brand names:Tramadol(exotic dosing)
Tramadol Exotic is dosed at 5–11 mg/kg PO q24h in bearded dragons, per Greenacre CB, Massi K, Schumacher JP, et al. Comparative antinociception of various opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications versus saline in the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) using electrostimulation. Proc Annu Conf Rept Amph Vet. 2008;87. [resolved via Mader's ref 108, which cites the same study behind Carpenter's ref 166] — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.256 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Weak mu-opioid agonist plus serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Multimodal analgesic. Species-dependent metabolism.
Variable metabolism between species. Effective in birds and some reptiles. Bitter taste — compounding needed. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs.
Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Bearded Dragon drugs
Controlled substance in the US
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