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Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin) is dosed at 7.5 mL/kg PO (gavage) once in russian tortoises, per 325. Meyer J. Gastrographin as a gastrointestinal contrast agent in the Greek tortoise (Testudo hermanni). J Zoo Wildl Med. 1998;29:183-189. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.271 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) PMID: 9732034. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed, p.271 (Table 4.11); corroborated at Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed, p.75 and p.1419. Class as printed in source: Iodinated water-soluble radiographic contrast medium (positive GI contrast agent)
Species references:All Russian Tortoise drugs
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