Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 20–40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h in blue-tongue skinks, per Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. | Stahl SJ. Pet lizard conditions and syndromes. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2003;12:162-182. | White SD, Bourdeau P, Bruet V, et al. Reptiles with dermatological lesions: a retrospective study of 301 cases at two university veterinary teaching hospitals (1992-2008). Vet Dermatol. 2010;22:150-161. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ceftazidime is used in blue-tongue skinks for Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: SC, IM. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftazidime in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 20–40 mg/kg | q48-72h | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Weak | Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. | Stahl SJ. Pet lizard conditions and syndromes. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2003;12:162-182. | White SD, Bourdeau P, Bruet V, et al. Reptiles with dermatological lesions: a retrospective study of 301 cases at two university veterinary teaching hospitals (1992-2008). Vet Dermatol. 2010;22:150-161. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 20 mg/kg IM q48- 72h |
| 20–40 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 20-40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h,444,485 |
| 20–40 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 20-40 mg/kg SC, IM, q48-72h90,316,338 Most species/chameleons use q24h |
| 20 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 20 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h52 |
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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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftazidime dose range in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: SC, IM 20–40 mg/kg q48-72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in blue-tongue skinks: SC, IM.
Ceftazidime is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the blue-tongue skink dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in blue-tongue skinks — 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.