Reptile · Centrochelys sulcata · typical adult weight 1.00–40.00 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 20–40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h in sulcata tortoises, per 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. | 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. - Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles): '20-40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h142,444,485 | Most species/chameleons use q24h'.. Ceftazidime is used in sulcata tortoises for Susceptible gram-negative bacterial infection (incl. Pseudomonas). Routes documented in sulcata tortoises: SC, IM. A typical adult sulcata tortoise weighs 1.00–40.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftazidime in sulcata tortoises, 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 | Susceptible gram-negative bacterial infection (incl. Pseudomonas) | Weak | 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. | 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. - Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles): '20-40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h142,444,485 | Most species/chameleons use q24h'. |
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| 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 |
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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 sulcata tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftazidime dose range in sulcata tortoises, 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 sulcata tortoises: SC, IM.
Ceftazidime is indicated in sulcata tortoises for: Susceptible gram-negative bacterial infection (incl. Pseudomonas).
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the sulcata tortoise 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 sulcata 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.