Fish · Cyprinus carpio · typical adult weight 0.25–20.00 kg
Aztreonam is dosed at 100 mg/kg i.m., intracoelomic q48h in kois, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.47. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.47' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.33; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.33. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Aztreonam (Antibiotic) has cited veterinary dosing for kois. Routes documented in kois: i.m., intracoelomic. A typical adult koi weighs 0.25–20.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Aztreonam in kois, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Azactam
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i.m., intracoelomic | 100 mg/kg | q48h | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.47. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.47' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.33; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.33. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.47 | 100 mg/kg i.m., intracoelomic q48h for 7 treatments |
| 100 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 2.1 | 100 mg/kg IM or ICe q48h × 7 treatments |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for kois may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Aztreonam dose range in kois, with cited source references: i.m., intracoelomic 100 mg/kg q48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Aztreonam in kois: i.m., intracoelomic.
These are general warnings for Aztreonam across species; consult the koi dosing table above for species-specific guidance. No cross-reactivity with penicillin allergy in most cases. Limited veterinary data. Monitor renal function with prolonged use.
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 kois — 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.