What is Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine used for?

Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine is indicated for: Bacterial infection (potentiated sulfonamide).

Which species have cited Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine dosing data?

Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Domestic Pigeon.

Is Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine a controlled substance?

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

Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine is dosed at 60 mg/kg PO q12h in domestic pigeons, per 378. Harlin RW. Pigeon therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:19-34 — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Antibiotic

Routes

Indications

Bacterial infection (potentiated sulfonamide)

Species with Ormetoprim-sulfadimethoxine dosing data (1 dose rule)

Domestic Pigeon

Species references:All Domestic Pigeon drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

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· 378. Harlin RW. Pigeon therapeutics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:19-34 doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30093-2. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.418 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Birds.a).

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