Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 10–40 mg/kg IM q12h in red-eared sliders, per Norton TM. Chelonian emergency and critical care. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2005;14:106-130 — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.272 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in red-eared sliders for Heavy metal chelation. 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 Calcium Disodium EDTA in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–40 mg/kg | q12h | Heavy metal chelation | Weak | Norton TM. Chelonian emergency and critical care. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2005;14:106-130 doi:10.1053/j.saep.2005.04.005. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.272 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). |
Typical range: 0.2–2.2 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Chelates divalent and trivalent metal ions, particularly lead, forming stable water-soluble complexes excreted renally.
Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
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.
Calcium Disodium EDTA dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: IM 10–40 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Disodium EDTA in red-eared sliders: IM.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Heavy metal chelation.
These are general warnings for Calcium Disodium EDTA across species; consult the red-eared slider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Disodium EDTA 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.