Reptile · Centrochelys sulcata · typical adult weight 1.00–40.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg IV not stated in source in sulcata tortoises, per Fleming G. Clinical technique: chelonian shell repair. J Exot Pet Med. 2008;17:246-258. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). 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. Propofol is used in sulcata tortoises for Sedation (e.g. shell repair). Routes documented in sulcata tortoises: IV. A typical adult sulcata tortoise weighs 1.00–40.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in sulcata tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3–5 mg/kg | not stated in source | Sedation (e.g. shell repair) | Weak |
| Fleming G. Clinical technique: chelonian shell repair. J Exot Pet Med. 2008;17:246-258. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.5 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Reptiles.a). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | IV | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.269 | 5-10 mg/kg i.v., intraosseous |
| 3–5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 3-5 mg/kg IV supravertebral sinus |
| 12–15 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 12-15 mg/kg IV,446 |
| 2 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed |
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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 sulcata tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Propofol dose range in sulcata tortoises, with cited source references: IV 3–5 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in sulcata tortoises: IV.
Propofol is indicated in sulcata tortoises for: Sedation (e.g. shell repair).
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the sulcata tortoise 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 sulcata 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.
| 2 mg/kg IV |
| 0.5–1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus |
| 0.3–0.5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus |
| 10–15 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.5 | 10-15 mg/kg IV |
| 35 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.4 | 35 mg/kg ICe32 Deep anesthesia in 83% of tiger salamanders32 |
| 60–100 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 128.4 | 60-100 mg/kg ICe52 Euthanasia |
| 0.3–0.5 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus298 Most species/maintenance anesthesia; must provide respiratory and thermal support |
| 0.5–1 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/min IV, IO constant rate infusion, or 0.5-1 mg/kg IV, IO periodic bolus298 Most species/maintenance anesthesia; must provide respiratory and thermal support |
| 2 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 2 mg/kg IV22 Giant tortoises |
| 3–5 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 3-5 mg/kg IV supravertebral sinus81 Chelonians/sedation (i.e., shell repair) |
| 12–15 | — | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 12-15 mg/kg IV68,318 Chelonians/lower dosages (5-10 mg/kg IV295) may be used; 1 mg/kg/min may be given for maintenance295 |
| 10–15 | IM | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.5 | 10-15 mg/kg IV187 Crocodilians/duration, 0.5-1.5 hr; maintain on gas anesthetics; experimental IM with hyaluronidase |
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.