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Clarithromycin for Guinea Pig

Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg

Clarithromycin is used in guinea pig for Respiratory infections. Routes documented in guinea pig: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clarithromycin in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: Biaxin

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
PO12.5–25 mg/kgq12h14-21 daysRespiratory infectionsWeakCarpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

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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 guinea pig may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Other Antibiotic drugs with guinea pig dosing

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 guinea pig — 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.