Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Gentamicin is dosed at 6 mg/kg IM q72-96h in red-eared sliders, per Raphael B, Clark CH, Hudson R Jr. Plasma concentration of gentamicin in turtles. J Zoo Anim Med. 1985;16:136-139. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.217 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/20094769. Gentamicin is used in red-eared sliders for Bacterial infection (aminoglycoside). Routes documented in red-eared sliders: IM. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gentamicin in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gentocin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 6 mg/kg | q72-96h | Bacterial infection (aminoglycoside) | Moderate | Raphael B, Clark CH, Hudson R Jr. Plasma concentration of gentamicin in turtles. J Zoo Anim Med. 1985;16:136-139. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.217 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2307/20094769 |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent killing with post-antibiotic effect.
Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gentamicin dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: IM 6 mg/kg q72-96h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gentamicin in red-eared sliders: IM.
Gentamicin is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Bacterial infection (aminoglycoside).
These are general warnings for Gentamicin across species; consult the red-eared slider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Highly nephrotoxic. Monitor renal values. Maintain hydration. Ototoxic. Avoid in dehydrated patients. Neuromuscular blockade risk. Extended-interval dosing preferred.
Why a species-specific page? Gentamicin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in red-eared sliders — 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.