Plasma concentrations of terbinafine in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) peak at 24 hours after a single oral dose

Sarah E. Balik; Melissa J. Joblon; Deana Edmunds; Alexis E. Wrate; Linda Lory; Kathryn A. Tuxbury; Charles J. Innis; Sherry Cox

doi:10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0030

April 6, 2026American Journal of Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

Plasma concentrations of terbinafine in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) peak at 24 hours after a single oral dose

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Key Points

This research aims to understand how terbinafine, an antifungal medication, affects Kemp's ridley sea turtles after an oral dose.
Administered a single oral dose of terbinafine to Kemp's ridley sea turtles.
Monitored plasma concentrations at various time points.
Plasma concentrations of terbinafine peaked at 24 hours after administration.
Research indicates effective treatment timing for fungal infections in the species.

Implication

Investigates terbinafine levels in Kemp's ridley sea turtles, suggesting further dosage research is needed.

Abstract

The results of this study can inform the treatment of fungal infections in Kemp's ridley sea turtles. Additional studies are warranted to assess plasma and tissue concentrations after multiple terbinafine doses in order to determine appropriate dosage frequency.

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Balik et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Plasma concentrations of terbinafine in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) peak at 24 hours after a single oral dose

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Plasma concentrations of terbinafine in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) peak at 24 hours after a single oral dose

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