Which species have cited Cephalothin dosing data?

Cephalothin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: African Grey Parrot, Canary, Zebra Finch.

Is Cephalothin a controlled substance?

Cephalothin is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Cephalothin

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Cephalothin is dosed at 100 mg/kg IM, IV q6-8h in african grey parrots, per 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.409. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Antibiotic

Routes

IM, IV

Indications

Bacterial infection (gram-positive and some gram-negative)Bacterial infection (gram-positive, some gram-negative)

Species with Cephalothin dosing data (3 dose rules)

African Grey Parrot Canary Zebra Finch

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugs All Canary drugs All Zebra Finch drugs

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Moderate×3

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· 241. Dorrestein GM. Passerine and softbill therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:35-57. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.409 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30094-4 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a).
· 391. Hawkins MG, Barron H, Speer BL, et al. Birds. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 4th ed., Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, MO; 2013:183-437. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.409
· Dorrestein GM. Passerine and softbill therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:35-57. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.409 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30094-4 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a).

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