Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 20 mg/kg IM q8h in chickens, per El-Gammal AA, Ravis WR, Krista LM, et al. Pharmacokinetics and intramuscular bioavailability of amikacin in chickens following single and multiple dosing. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1992;15:133-142. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.617 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.1992.tb01000.x. Amikacin is used in chickens for Gram-negative bacterial infection. Routes documented in chickens: IM. A typical adult chicken weighs 0.50–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in chickens, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 20 mg/kg | q8h | Gram-negative bacterial infection | Moderate | El-Gammal AA, Ravis WR, Krista LM, et al. Pharmacokinetics and intramuscular bioavailability of amikacin in chickens following single and multiple dosing. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 1992;15:133-142. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.617 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1111/j.1365-2885.1992.tb01000.x |
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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 chickens may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in chickens, with cited source references: IM 20 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in chickens: IM.
Amikacin is indicated in chickens for: Gram-negative bacterial infection.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the chicken dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Monitor renal function (BUN, creatinine). Ensure adequate hydration. Avoid concurrent use with other nephrotoxic drugs. Neuromuscular blockade risk.
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 chickens — 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.