Clarithromycin for Canaries
Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Clarithromycin is dosed at 40 mg/kg PO twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot in canaries, per Ledwoń A, Dolka I, Adamczyk K, Szeleszczuk P. Monitored therapy of sporadic mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata). Journal of Veterinary Research. 2021;65(4):415-423. doi:10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067. PMID: 35111994; PMCID: PMC8775737. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8775737/. Clarithromycin is used in canaries for Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection, mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection. Routes documented in canaries: PO, unspecified. A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Clarithromycin in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Biaxin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 40 mg/kg | twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot | Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection | Anecdotal | Ledwoń A, Dolka I, Adamczyk K, Szeleszczuk P. Monitored therapy of sporadic mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese finch (Lonchura striata). Journal of Veterinary Research. 2021;65(4):415-423. doi:10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067. PMID: 35111994; PMCID: PMC8775737. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8775737/ |
| unspecified | 40 mg/kg | twice daily | mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection | Anecdotal | Monitored Therapy of Sporadic Mycobacteriosis Caused by Mycobacterium genavense in Atlantic Canaries (Serinus canaria) and Bengalese Finch (Lonchura striata). Journal of Veterinary Research, 2021. DOI 10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067; PMID 35111994. URL: https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/jvetres-2021-0067 |
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Mechanism of action
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting protein synthesis. Enhanced tissue penetration and intracellular activity compared to erythromycin.
Side effects & warnings
GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Drug interactions via CYP3A4 inhibition. Bitter taste may reduce compliance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Clarithromycin for Canaries?
Clarithromycin dose ranges in canaries, with cited source references: PO 40 mg/kg twice a day for six days a week and once on the ot; unspecified 40 mg/kg twice daily.
How is Clarithromycin administered in Canaries?
Documented routes for Clarithromycin in canaries: PO, unspecified.
What conditions does Clarithromycin treat in Canaries?
Clarithromycin is indicated in canaries for: Mycobacteriosis caused by Mycobacterium genavense infection, mycobacteriosis resulting from M. genavense infection.
What are the side effects of Clarithromycin in Canaries?
These are general warnings for Clarithromycin across species; consult the canary dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI upset common. Hepatotoxicity reported. Drug interactions via CYP3A4 inhibition. Bitter taste may reduce compliance.
Clarithromycin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Clarithromycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in canaries — 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.