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US brand names:Terramycin, Liquamycin
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 6–10 mg/kg PO, IM, IV q24h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed., Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles, p.218; refs 107 + 243. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent.
Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 10 mg/kg | q12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed., Oxytetracycline, Dosages > DOGS/CATS, printed p.974 (corpus p.1001) |
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