Question 1

What is Cephalothin used for?

Accepted Answer

Cephalothin is indicated for: Bacterial infection (gram-positive and some gram-negative), Bacterial infection (gram-positive, some gram-negative).

Question 2

What routes can Cephalothin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IM, IV.

Question 3

Which species have cited Cephalothin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Cephalothin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Cephalothin?

Accepted Answer

Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed p.408-409 (avian antimicrobials), p.619 (poultry/gamebird/waterfowl), ref 241 resolved at p.567; Plumb's 9th Ed p.226. Class as printed in source: First-generation cephalosporin (beta-lactam antibacterial)

Question 6

What are the side effects of Cephalothin?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Cephalothin: Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Drug identity independently confirmed as distinct from every existing formulary entry. Source opened: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed p.408-409 (avian antimicrobials), p.619 (poultry/gamebird/waterfowl), ref 241 resolved at p.567; Plumb's 9th Ed p.226. Class as printed in source: First-generation cephalosporin (beta-lactam antibacterial)

Cephalothin

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Side effects & warnings

Species with Cephalothin dosing data (3 dose rules)

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