Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg SC single dose studied in red-eared sliders, per Hiebert K, Knych H, Hawkins S. Subcutaneous amikacin administration in red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) produces prolonged detectable plasma concentrations without biochemistry evidence of impaired renal function. Am J Vet Res. 2024;85(9):ajvr.24.03.0088. doi:10.2460/ajvr.24.03.0088 https://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/38901454. Amikacin is used in red-eared sliders for Gram-negative bacterial infection (aminoglycoside). Routes documented in red-eared sliders: SC. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5–10 mg/kg | single dose studied | Gram-negative bacterial infection (aminoglycoside) | Moderate | Hiebert K, Knych H, Hawkins S. Subcutaneous amikacin administration in red-eared sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) produces prolonged detectable plasma concentrations without biochemistry evidence of impaired renal function. Am J Vet Res. 2024;85(9):ajvr.24.03.0088. doi:10.2460/ajvr.24.03.0088 https://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/38901454 |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: SC 5–10 mg/kg single dose studied. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in red-eared sliders: SC.
Amikacin is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Gram-negative bacterial infection (aminoglycoside).
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the red-eared slider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Why a species-specific page? Amikacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in red-eared sliders — 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.