Aztreonam for Dog
1 cited dose rule from the ExoticRx veterinary formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Azactam
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 30–50 mg/kg | q8h | Severe gram-negative infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Why a species-specific page? Aztreonam pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.