Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Iclaprim is used in dog for Resistant gram-positive skin infections. Routes documented in dog: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Iclaprim in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Motif
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.8–1 mg/kg | q12h | 5-14 days | Resistant gram-positive skin infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) with high affinity for trimethoprim-resistant DHFR variants. Active against MRSA.
QTc prolongation risk. Hepatotoxicity monitored in trials. Not yet widely available. No veterinary data.
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? Iclaprim 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.