What is Netilmicin used for?

Netilmicin is indicated for: Severe staphylococcal infections.

Which species have cited Netilmicin dosing data?

Netilmicin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Ferret.

Is Netilmicin a controlled substance?

Netilmicin is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Netilmicin

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Netilmicin is dosed at 6–8 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q24h in ferrets, per Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.933 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Ferrets). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Antibiotic

Routes

SC, IM, IV

Indications

Severe staphylococcal infections

Species with Netilmicin dosing data (1 dose rule)

Ferret

Species references:All Ferret drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

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· Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, OrcuttCJ, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.933 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Ferrets).

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