Meropenem for Bearded Dragon
Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Meropenem is used in bearded dragon for Severe infections, MDR infections. Routes documented in bearded dragon: IM, SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Meropenem in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Merrem
Dose ranges
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Mechanism of action
Ultra-broad spectrum beta-lactam. Binds PBPs 2 and 3. Stable against most beta-lactamases including AmpC and ESBLs. Bactericidal.
Side effects & warnings
Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with bearded dragon dosing
Meropenem dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Meropenem pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.