Ertapenem for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ertapenem is used in dog for Complicated intra-abdominal/soft tissue infections. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ertapenem in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Invanz
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 15–30 mg/kg | q24h | 5-14 days | Complicated intra-abdominal/soft tissue infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds PBPs inhibiting cell wall synthesis. Broad spectrum but lacks activity against Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter.
Side effects & warnings
Seizure risk, especially in CNS disease or renal impairment. GI upset common. Adjust for renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with dog dosing
Ertapenem dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ertapenem pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.