Which species have cited Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin) dosing data?

Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Russian Tortoise, Sulcata Tortoise.

Is Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin) a controlled substance?

Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin) is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin)

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.271 PMID: 9732034 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

PO (gavage)

Species with Amidotrizoate (Gastrografin) dosing data (2 dose rules)

Russian Tortoise Sulcata Tortoise

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×2

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Backed by 2 published sourcesShow

· 325. Meyer J. Gastrographin as a gastrointestinal contrast agent in the Greek tortoise (Testudo hermanni). J Zoo Wildl Med. 1998;29:183-189. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.271 PMID: 9732034 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles).
· Meyer J. Gastrographin as a gastrointestinal contrast agent in the Greek tortoise (Testudo hermanni). J Zoo Wildl Med. 1998;29:183-189. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.271 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles).

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