Cefiderocol for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cefiderocol is used in dog for MDR gram-negative infections (CRE, CR-Pseudomonas). Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefiderocol in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fetroja
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 30–60 mg/kg | q8h | 7-14 days | MDR gram-negative infections (CRE, CR-Pseudomonas) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Chelates iron to gain entry via bacterial iron transport systems (Trojan horse). Binds PBPs once inside. Stable against all classes of beta-lactamases.
Side effects & warnings
Renal dose adjustment. Higher mortality in CR-Acinetobacter in one study. Reserve for MDR gram-negatives. No veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Cefiderocol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cefiderocol 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 published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.