Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Itraconazole is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO q24h in russian tortoises, per 305. Martel A, Hellebuyck T, Van Waeyenberghe L. Treatment of infections with Nannizziopsis vriesii, an emergent reptilian dermatophyte. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 2009:69-70. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.222 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles). 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. Itraconazole is used in russian tortoises for Systemic/cutaneous mycosis. Routes documented in russian tortoises: PO. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Itraconazole in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Sporanox, Itrafungol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | q24h | Systemic/cutaneous mycosis | Weak | 305. Martel A, Hellebuyck T, Van Waeyenberghe L. Treatment of infections with Nannizziopsis vriesii, an emergent reptilian dermatophyte. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 2009:69-70. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.222 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles). 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 |
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| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOPICAL | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | mg/kg PO q24h52 01% in 0.6% salt solution x 5 min bath q24h × 1 01% in buffered solution x 5 min bath q24h × 11 days16 Topical route best choice to treat chytridiomycosis; caution |
| 0.6 | TOPICAL | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | mg/kg PO q24h52 01% in 0.6% salt solution x 5 min bath q24h × 1 01% in buffered solution x 5 min bath q24h × 11 days16 Topical route best choice to treat chytridiomycosis; caution |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets) |
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Inhibits fungal 14-alpha-demethylase, blocking ergosterol synthesis. Lipophilic with high tissue concentrations.
Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
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.
Itraconazole dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: PO 5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Itraconazole in russian tortoises: PO.
Itraconazole is indicated in russian tortoises for: Systemic/cutaneous mycosis.
These are general warnings for Itraconazole across species; consult the russian tortoise dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic: monitor liver enzymes. Requires acid pH for capsule absorption (give with food). Negative inotropic effect — avoid in animals with heart failure. CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Why a species-specific page? Itraconazole 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.
| 5-10 mg/kg p.o. q24h (most species). Metabolically scaled doses have been suggested for the treatme |
| 5 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.3 | 5 mg/kg PO q24h |
| 5 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.3 | 5 mg/kg SC184 Cottonmouths/deaths in 3 out of 4 animals; not recommended |
| 5 | PO | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.3 | 5 mg/kg PO q24h214 Most species/some hepatotoxicity noted when used for Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii; can cause anorexia in bearded dragons without evidence of h |
| Dose (mg/l) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.1 | 5-1.5 mg/L × 5 min bath q24h × 7 days15 mg/L x 5 min bath q24h × 10 days22 Alytes muletensis tadpoles/safe at varying concentrations and duration of 7-28 days; confirmed negative P |
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