Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Meropenem is dosed at 175 mg/kg IM q24h in domestic pigeons, per 841. SchuetzS, Krautwald-Junghanns ME, LutzF, et al. Pharmacokinetic and clinical studies of the carbapenem antibiotic, meropenem, in birds. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2001:183-190. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Meropenem is used in domestic pigeons for Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection; PK-derived (single pigeon pharmacokinetic study). Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meropenem in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Merrem
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 175 mg/kg | q24h | Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection; PK-derived (single pigeon pharmacokinetic study) | Moderate | 841. SchuetzS, Krautwald-Junghanns ME, LutzF, et al. Pharmacokinetic and clinical studies of the carbapenem antibiotic, meropenem, in birds. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Avian Vet; 2001:183-190. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.417 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.1 | 175 mg/kg IM q24h |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Ultra-broad spectrum beta-lactam. Binds PBPs 2 and 3. Stable against most beta-lactamases including AmpC and ESBLs. Bactericidal.
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 domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Meropenem dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM 175 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meropenem in domestic pigeons: IM.
Meropenem is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Pseudomonas and anaerobic infection; PK-derived (single pigeon pharmacokinetic study).
These are general warnings for Meropenem across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Reserve for serious MDR infections. Lower seizure risk than imipenem. Reconstituted solution stable only 1-4 hours at room temperature.
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 domestic pigeons — 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.