Alfaxalone for Eastern Box Turtles
Reptile · Terrapene carolina · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Alfaxalone is dosed at 10 mg/kg IV See source in eastern box turtles, per Systemic Exophiala equina infection in an Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina): a case report and literature review. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023. DOI 10.3389/fvets.2023.1158393; PMID 37252397; PMCID PMC10213272. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10213272/. Alfaxalone is used in eastern box turtles for Sedation for full physical examination. Routes documented in eastern box turtles: IV. A typical adult eastern box turtle weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Alfaxalone in eastern box turtles, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Alfaxan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10 mg/kg | See source | Sedation for full physical examination | Anecdotal | Systemic Exophiala equina infection in an Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina): a case report and literature review. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023. DOI 10.3389/fvets.2023.1158393; PMID 37252397; PMCID PMC10213272. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10213272/ |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your eastern box turtle's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Neuroactive steroid that modulates GABA-A receptors, producing dose-dependent sedation to general anesthesia.
Side effects & warnings
Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for eastern box turtles may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Alfaxalone for Eastern Box Turtles?
Alfaxalone dose range in eastern box turtles, with cited source references: IV 10 mg/kg See source.
How is Alfaxalone administered in Eastern Box Turtles?
Documented routes for Alfaxalone in eastern box turtles: IV.
What conditions does Alfaxalone treat in Eastern Box Turtles?
Alfaxalone is indicated in eastern box turtles for: Sedation for full physical examination.
What are the side effects of Alfaxalone in Eastern Box Turtles?
These are general warnings for Alfaxalone across species; consult the eastern box turtle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
Alfaxalone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in eastern box turtles — 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.