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US brand names:Baytril Injectable
Enrofloxacin Injectable is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IM q48h in ball pythons, per Waxman S, Prados AP, de Lucas JJ, et al. Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin after single intramuscular administration in South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus). Pakistan Vet J. 2015;35:494-498.; Waxman S, Prados AP, de Lucas JJ, et al. Pharmacokinetic behavior of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin in Urutu pit vipers (Bothrops alternatus) after intramuscular administration. J Zoo Wildl Med. 2014;45:78-85. doi:10.1638/2013-0131r.1 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.216 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity. Metabolized to ciprofloxacin.
Do NOT use IV route in small animals (cardiovascular collapse). SC preferred in reptiles. Avoid in young growing animals. Cats: retinal degeneration at >5mg/kg/day.
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