Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Doxapram is dosed at 4–12 mg/kg IM, IV not stated in source in russian tortoises, per 63. Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Doxapram is used in russian tortoises for Respiratory stimulant. Routes documented in russian tortoises: IM, IV. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxapram in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Dopram
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, IV | 4–12 mg/kg | not stated in source | Respiratory stimulant | Weak | 63. Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.238 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Stimulates peripheral carotid chemoreceptors and central medullary respiratory centers, increasing tidal volume and respiratory rate.
Short duration of action (minutes). Use for neonatal resuscitation or post-anesthetic apnea. May cause hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures at high doses. Ensure adequate airway before 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.
Doxapram dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: IM, IV 4–12 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Doxapram in russian tortoises: IM, IV.
Doxapram is indicated in russian tortoises for: Respiratory stimulant.
These are general warnings for Doxapram across species; consult the russian tortoise dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short duration of action (minutes). Use for neonatal resuscitation or post-anesthetic apnea. May cause hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures at high doses. Ensure adequate airway before use.
Why a species-specific page? Doxapram 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.