Question 1

What is Josamycin used for?

Accepted Answer

Josamycin is indicated for: Respiratory and soft tissue infections, Respiratory infections.

Question 2

What routes can Josamycin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Josamycin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is Josamycin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Josamycin 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 Josamycin?

Accepted Answer

GI upset possible. Hepatic interactions. Not widely available in US. Used in some countries for respiratory and dental infections.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Josamycin?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Josamycin: GI upset possible. Hepatic interactions. Not widely available in US. Used in some countries for respiratory and dental infections.

Question 7

How does Josamycin work?

Accepted Answer

Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Good tissue penetration. Less GI impact than erythromycin.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	10–20 mg/kg	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	10–20 mg/kg	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Josamycin

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Species with Josamycin dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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