Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg SC q24h in guinea pigs, per Mcclure JT, Rosin E. Comparison of amikacin dosing regimens in neutropenic guinea pigs with Escherichia coli infection. Am J Vet Res. 1998;59:750-755. doi:10.2460/ajvr.1998.59.06.750 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.770 (2026-08-01).. Amikacin is used in guinea pigs for Gram-negative infections. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Amiglyde-V, Amikin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10–15 mg/kg | q24h | 7-10 days | Gram-negative infections | Weak | Mcclure JT, Rosin E. Comparison of amikacin dosing regimens in neutropenic guinea pigs with Escherichia coli infection. Am J Vet Res. 1998;59:750-755. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.770 (2026-08-01). |
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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 guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 10–15 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in guinea pigs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Amikacin in guinea pigs include: 7-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amikacin is indicated in guinea pigs for: Gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the guinea pig 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 guinea pigs — 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.