Reptile · Chamaeleo calyptratus · typical adult weight 0.09–0.20 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 20–40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h; chameleons use q24h in veiled chameleons, per 90. Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. | 316. Stahl SJ. Pet lizard conditions and syndromes. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2003;12:162-182. | 338. 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 Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1402 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ceftazidime is used in veiled chameleons for Bacterial infection, incl. gram-negative aerobes (e.g. Pseudomonas). Routes documented in veiled chameleons: SC, IM. A typical adult veiled chameleon weighs 0.09–0.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftazidime in veiled chameleons, 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; chameleons use q24h | Bacterial infection, incl. gram-negative aerobes (e.g. Pseudomonas) | Moderate | 90. Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. | 316. Stahl SJ. Pet lizard conditions and syndromes. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2003;12:162-182. | 338. 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 Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1402 (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 veiled chameleons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftazidime dose range in veiled chameleons, with cited source references: SC, IM 20–40 mg/kg q48-72h; chameleons use q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in veiled chameleons: SC, IM.
Ceftazidime is indicated in veiled chameleons for: Bacterial infection, incl. gram-negative aerobes (e.g. Pseudomonas).
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the veiled chameleon 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 veiled chameleons — 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.