Carbenicillin for Russian Tortoises
Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Carbenicillin is dosed at 200–400 mg/kg IM q 24 h in russian tortoises, per Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles. Carbenicillin (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for russian tortoises. Routes documented in russian tortoises: IM. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carbenicillin in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Geocillin, Pyopen
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 200–400 mg/kg | q 24 h | — | Weak | Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your russian tortoise's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding PBPs. Extended-spectrum penicillin with Pseudomonas activity.
Side effects & warnings
High sodium content in parenteral form. May cause platelet dysfunction at high doses. GI upset with oral use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for russian tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Carbenicillin for Russian Tortoises?
Carbenicillin dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: IM 200–400 mg/kg q 24 h.
How is Carbenicillin administered in Russian Tortoises?
Documented routes for Carbenicillin in russian tortoises: IM.
What are the side effects of Carbenicillin in Russian Tortoises?
These are general warnings for Carbenicillin across species; consult the russian tortoise dosing table above for species-specific guidance. High sodium content in parenteral form. May cause platelet dysfunction at high doses. GI upset with oral use.
Other Antibiotic drugs with russian tortoise dosing
Carbenicillin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Carbenicillin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in russian tortoises — 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.