Tobramycin for Russian Tortoises
Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Tobramycin is dosed at 10 mg/kg IM q 24–48 h in russian tortoises, per Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles. Tobramycin (Uncategorized) has cited veterinary dosing for russian tortoises. Routes documented in russian tortoises: IM. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tobramycin in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10 mg/kg | q 24–48 h | — | Weak | Merck Veterinary Manual. Antimicrobial Drugs Used in Reptiles (dosing table). Rahway (NJ): Merck & Co.; accessed 2026. URL: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/antimicrobial-drugs-used-in-reptiles |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Tobramycin for Russian Tortoises?
Tobramycin dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: IM 10 mg/kg q 24–48 h.
How is Tobramycin administered in Russian Tortoises?
Documented routes for Tobramycin in russian tortoises: IM.
Other Uncategorized drugs with russian tortoise dosing
Why a species-specific page? Tobramycin 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.