Reptile · Terrapene carolina · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
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. Rocuronium is used in eastern box turtles for neuromuscular blockade for endotracheal intubation. Routes documented in eastern box turtles: IM. A typical adult eastern box turtle weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rocuronium in eastern box turtles, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.25–0.5 mg/kg | once (for intubation) | neuromuscular blockade for endotracheal intubation | Moderate | 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) |
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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-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.
Rocuronium dose range in eastern box turtles, with cited source references: IM 0.25–0.5 mg/kg once (for intubation). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Rocuronium in eastern box turtles: IM.
Rocuronium is indicated in eastern box turtles for: neuromuscular blockade for endotracheal intubation.
These are general warnings for Rocuronium across species; consult the eastern box turtle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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
Why a species-specific page? Rocuronium 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.