Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
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).. Tramadol Exotic is used in bearded dragons for Analgesia. Routes documented in bearded dragons: PO. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tramadol Exotic in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Tramadol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–11 mg/kg | q24h | 3-7 days | Analgesia | Weak | 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). |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tramadol Exotic dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: PO 5–11 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tramadol Exotic in bearded dragons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tramadol Exotic in bearded dragons include: 3-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tramadol Exotic is indicated in bearded dragons for: Analgesia.
These are general warnings for Tramadol Exotic across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Variable metabolism between species. Effective in birds and some reptiles. Bitter taste — compounding needed. Serotonin syndrome risk with other serotonergic drugs.
Why a species-specific page? Tramadol Exotic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — 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.