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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.217 doi:10.2307/20094769 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. 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) |
| Raphael B, Clark CH, Hudson R Jr. Plasma concentration of gentamicin in turtles. J Zoo Anim Med. 1985;16:136-139. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.217 doi:10.2307/20094769 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.162 | 2-4 mg/kg i.m. q72h b; may also be nebulized at dilution of 10-20 mg gentamicin in 15 ml saline for |
| 1.75–2.25 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 1.75-2.25 mg/kg IM q72-96h |
| 6 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 3 mg/kg IM q>96h 6 mg/kg IM q72-96h Turtl |
| 3 | IM |
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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.
| Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 |
| 3 mg/kg IM q>96h 6 mg/kg IM q72-96h Turtl |
| 2–4 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 2-4 mg/kg IM q72h × 4 treatments52 |
| 4 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 3 mg/kg IM q24h at 22.2°C (72°F)52 Topical to eyes52 Intracameral injection once; not to exceed 4 mg/kg52 Leopard frogs/PD; at higher temperatures, serum concentrations will be low |
| 3 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 3 mg/kg IM q24h at 22.2°C (72°F)52 Topical to eyes52 Intracameral injection once; not to exceed 4 mg/kg52 Leopard frogs/PD; at higher temperatures, serum concentrations will be low |
| 6 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 6 mg/kg IM q72-96h274 Turtles/PD (red-eared sliders; 24°C, [75°F]) |
| 1.75–2.25 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 1.75-2.25 mg/kg IM q72-96h146 Crocodilians/PK (alligators); respiratory infection |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.