Question 1

What is Hamycin used for?

Accepted Answer

Hamycin is indicated for: Cutaneous fungal infections.

Question 2

What routes can Hamycin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Topical, PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Hamycin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Hamycin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Hamycin 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 Hamycin?

Accepted Answer

GI upset with oral form. Topical use generally well tolerated. Available primarily in India. No veterinary data.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Hamycin?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Hamycin: GI upset with oral form. Topical use generally well tolerated. Available primarily in India. No veterinary data.

Question 7

How does Hamycin work?

Accepted Answer

Binds ergosterol in fungal cell membranes creating pores, causing leakage of cellular contents. Similar to amphotericin B and nystatin.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Hamycin

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Species with Hamycin dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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