Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Aminophylline is dosed at 2–4 mg/kg IM not stated in red-eared sliders, per Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — 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). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530. Aminophylline is used in red-eared sliders for Bronchodilator. Routes documented in red-eared sliders: IM. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aminophylline in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2–4 mg/kg | not stated | Bronchodilator | Weak | Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — 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). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery (Divers & Stahl) — ISBN 9780323482530, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323482530 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.31 | 2-4 mg/kg i.m. once |
| 2–4 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.11 | 2-4 mg/kg IM |
| 4 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.8 | 4 mg/kg IM89 Most species/bronchodilator |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitor and adenosine receptor antagonist. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, stimulates respiratory drive, and has mild diuretic effect.
Narrow therapeutic index. Monitor for tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, and seizures. Avoid concurrent fluoroquinolones (decreased metabolism). IV administration must be slow.
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.
Aminophylline dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: IM 2–4 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aminophylline in red-eared sliders: IM.
Aminophylline is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Bronchodilator.
These are general warnings for Aminophylline across species; consult the red-eared slider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow therapeutic index. Monitor for tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, and seizures. Avoid concurrent fluoroquinolones (decreased metabolism). IV administration must be slow.
Why a species-specific page? Aminophylline 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.