Reptile · Python regius · typical adult weight 1.00–2.00 kg
Amikacin is used in ball python for Gram-negative infections, pneumonia. Routes documented in ball python: IM. A typical adult ball python weighs 1.00–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in ball python, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5 mg/kg | q72h | 14-28 days | Gram-negative infections, pneumonia | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Irreversibly binds 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ball python may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Amikacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ball python — 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.