Question 1

What is Dalbavancin used for?

Accepted Answer

Dalbavancin is indicated for: Resistant gram-positive infections.

Question 2

What routes can Dalbavancin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IV.

Question 3

Which species have cited Dalbavancin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Dalbavancin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Dalbavancin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Dalbavancin is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Dalbavancin?

Accepted Answer

Red man syndrome with rapid infusion. Hepatotoxicity possible. Very limited veterinary data. Reserve for resistant gram-positives.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Dalbavancin?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Dalbavancin: Red man syndrome with rapid infusion. Hepatotoxicity possible. Very limited veterinary data. Reserve for resistant gram-positives.

Question 7

How does Dalbavancin work?

Accepted Answer

Binds to D-Ala-D-Ala terminus of peptidoglycan precursors preventing cell wall cross-linking. Extremely long half-life allows weekly dosing.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	15–22.5 mg/kg	Once, then repeat at 1 week	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	15–22.5 mg/kg	Once, then repeat at 1 week	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Dalbavancin

Drug Class

Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Dalbavancin dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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