Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Amikacin is dosed at 8–16 mg/kg SC q24h in rabbits, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, Amikacin, Systemic, Dosages, printed p.50 (lookup p.77), entry a) under RABBITS: "8 - 16 mg/kg SC, IM, or IV daily dose (may be divided and given every 8-24 hours). Increased efficacy and decreased toxicity are possible if given once daily." Superscript 39 → Ivey E, Morrisey J. Therapeutics for rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract. 2000;3(1):183-216 (resolved via plumbref).. Amikacin is used in rabbits for Gram-negative infections (Pasteurella). Routes documented in rabbits: SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Amikacin in rabbits, 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 | 8–16 mg/kg | q24h | 7-14 days | Gram-negative infections (Pasteurella) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, Amikacin, Systemic, Dosages, printed p.50 (lookup p.77), entry a) under RABBITS: "8 - 16 mg/kg SC, IM, or IV daily dose (may be divided and given every 8-24 hours). Increased efficacy and decreased toxicity are possible if given once daily." Superscript 39 → Ivey E, Morrisey J. Therapeutics for rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract. 2000;3(1):183-216 (resolved via plumbref). |
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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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Amikacin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: SC 8–16 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Amikacin in rabbits: SC.
Cited course lengths for Amikacin in rabbits include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Amikacin is indicated in rabbits for: Gram-negative infections (Pasteurella).
These are general warnings for Amikacin across species; consult the rabbit 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 rabbits — 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.