Reptile · Terrapene carolina · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Propofol is dosed at 12–15 mg/kg IV single induction dose in eastern box turtles, per 68. Divers SJ. The use of propofol in reptile anesthesia. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1996;57-59. | 318. Stahl S, Donoghue S. Pharyngostomy tube placement, management and use for nutritional support in chelonian patients. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1997;93-97. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1412 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Propofol is used in eastern box turtles for anaesthetic induction. Routes documented in eastern box turtles: IV. A typical adult eastern box turtle weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in eastern box turtles, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 12–15 mg/kg | single induction dose | anaesthetic induction | Weak | 68. Divers SJ. The use of propofol in reptile anesthesia. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1996;57-59. | 318. Stahl S, Donoghue S. Pharyngostomy tube placement, management and use for nutritional support in chelonian patients. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1997;93-97. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1412 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for eastern box turtles may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in eastern box turtles, with cited source references: IV 12–15 mg/kg single induction dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in eastern box turtles: IV.
Propofol is indicated in eastern box turtles for: anaesthetic induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the eastern box turtle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in eastern box turtles — 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.