Cefazolin for Mouses
Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Cefazolin is dosed at 20 mg/kg SC See source in mouses, per Navarro KL, et al. Lipid bound extended release buprenorphine (high and low doses) and sustained release buprenorphine effectively attenuate post-operative hypersensitivity in an incisional pain model in mice (Mus musculus). Animal Models and Experimental Medicine. 2021. DOI 10.1002/ame2.12157; PMID 34179720; PMCID PMC8212827. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212827/. Cefazolin is used in mouses for perioperative antibiotic. Routes documented in mouses: SC. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefazolin in mouses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ancef, Kefzol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 20 mg/kg | See source | perioperative antibiotic | Weak | Navarro KL, et al. Lipid bound extended release buprenorphine (high and low doses) and sustained release buprenorphine effectively attenuate post-operative hypersensitivity in an incisional pain model in mice (Mus musculus). Animal Models and Experimental Medicine. 2021. DOI 10.1002/ame2.12157; PMID 34179720; PMCID PMC8212827. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212827/ |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. First-generation cephalosporin with excellent gram-positive coverage. Commonly used for surgical prophylaxis.
Side effects & warnings
Perioperative use common. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Pain at IM injection site.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for mouses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Cefazolin for Mouses?
Cefazolin dose range in mouses, with cited source references: SC 20 mg/kg See source.
How is Cefazolin administered in Mouses?
Documented routes for Cefazolin in mouses: SC.
What conditions does Cefazolin treat in Mouses?
Cefazolin is indicated in mouses for: perioperative antibiotic.
What are the side effects of Cefazolin in Mouses?
These are general warnings for Cefazolin across species; consult the mouse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Perioperative use common. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Pain at IM injection site.
Other Antibiotic drugs with mouse dosing
Cefazolin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cefazolin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in mouses — 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.