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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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.