Question 1

What is Amoxicillin Injectable used for?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin Injectable is indicated for: Bacterial infections.

Question 2

What routes can Amoxicillin Injectable be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IM, SC.

Question 3

Which species have cited Amoxicillin Injectable dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin Injectable dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Amoxicillin Injectable a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin Injectable is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Amoxicillin Injectable?

Accepted Answer

CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters. IM injection may be painful. Same spectrum as oral amoxicillin.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Amoxicillin Injectable?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Amoxicillin Injectable: CONTRAINDICATED in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters. IM injection may be painful. Same spectrum as oral amoxicillin.

Question 7

How does Amoxicillin Injectable work?

Accepted Answer

Aminopenicillin inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Injectable form for patients unable to take oral medication.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IM	10–20 mg/kg	q12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	SC	10–20 mg/kg	q12h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Amoxicillin Injectable

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Mechanism of Action

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Species with Amoxicillin Injectable dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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