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Rocuronium is dosed at 0.25–0.5 mg/kg IM once (for intubation) in eastern box turtles, per 157. Kaufman GE, Seymour RE, Bonner BB, et al. Use of rocuronium for endotracheal intubation of North American Gulf Coast box turtles. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2003;222:1111-1115. — Mined from Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Ed, p.1412 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.2460/javma.2003.222.1111. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery 3rd Ed p.1412 (Table 127.5) + reference list p.1425/p.1397; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook monograph "Rocuronium" p.1154-1155. Class as printed in source: Non-depolarizing (aminosteroid) neuromuscular blocking agent
Species references:All Eastern Box Turtle drugs
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