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Lizard Formulary - Anaesthesia Associated Drugs (view source)
Revision as of 14:06, 23 April 2010
, 14:06, 23 April 2010→Ketamine
===Ketamine===
===Ketamine===
*The effect of ketamine in lizards is related to dose, species and the individual. Lizards require lower doses than other reptiles. It is useful for sedation or induction of anaesthesia for intubation. Sedation may require as little as 10 mg/kg while anaesthesia may require up to 50 mg/kg. Induction may take 10 to 30 minutes with recovery over 24 hours.
*Muscle relaxation and analgesia may be marginal
*Muscle relaxation and analgesia may be marginal
*Prolonged recovery with higher doses
*Prolonged recovery with higher doses