Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gamithromycin is used in dog for Not recommended for dogs. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gamithromycin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zactran
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 6 mg/kg | Single dose | Single injection | Not recommended for dogs | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Semi-synthetic 15-membered azalide macrolide. Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Excellent tissue concentration and long half-life.
Primarily cattle/swine. Fatal in horses (colitis). Single injection provides 7+ day coverage. SC injection in neck. Not for companion animal use generally.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Gamithromycin 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.