Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Metoclopramide is dosed at 1–10 mg/kg PO q24h in russian tortoises, per 496. Wright KM. Common medical problems of tortoises. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1997:769-771. | 469. Tothill A, Johnson J, Branvold H, et al. Effect of cisapride, erythromycin, and metoclopramide on gastrointestinal transit time in the desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. J Herpetol Med Surg. 2000;10:16-20. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.274 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Metoclopramide is used in russian tortoises for Gastric motility stimulant / GI stasis. Routes documented in russian tortoises: PO. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metoclopramide in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Reglan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–10 mg/kg | q24h | Gastric motility stimulant / GI stasis | Weak | 496. Wright KM. Common medical problems of tortoises. Proc North Am Vet Conf; 1997:769-771. | 469. Tothill A, Johnson J, Branvold H, et al. Effect of cisapride, erythromycin, and metoclopramide on gastrointestinal transit time in the desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. J Herpetol Med Surg. 2000;10:16-20. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.274 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
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.
Metoclopramide dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: PO 1–10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metoclopramide in russian tortoises: PO.
Metoclopramide is indicated in russian tortoises for: Gastric motility stimulant / GI stasis.
These are general warnings for Metoclopramide across species; consult the russian tortoise dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
Why a species-specific page? Metoclopramide 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.