ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/aztreonam
US brand names:Azactam
Aztreonam is dosed at 100 mg/kg i.m. q48h in bettas, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.33. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds penicillin-binding protein 3 (PBP-3) of gram-negative bacteria, inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Active only against aerobic gram-negative organisms.
No cross-reactivity with penicillin allergy in most cases. Limited veterinary data. Monitor renal function with prolonged use.
Species references:All Betta (Siamese fighting fish) drugsAll Goldfish drugsAll Koi drugs
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