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Azithromycin Ophthalmic

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Bacterial conjunctivitisChlamydial conjunctivitis adjunctmeibomian gland dysfunction

Mechanism of Action

Macrolide antibiotic that binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. DuraSite delivery system provides sustained drug release on the ocular surface.

Side effects & warnings

Broad-spectrum activity including Chlamydia. Anti-inflammatory properties in addition to antibacterial. May cause transient eye irritation.

Species with Azithromycin Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 5 daysModerateGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop q12h x 2 days, then q24h x 12dWeakGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

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