Question 1

What is Pradofloxacin used for?

Accepted Answer

Pradofloxacin is indicated for: Skin infections, wound infections.

Question 2

What routes can Pradofloxacin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Pradofloxacin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Pradofloxacin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Pradofloxacin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Pradofloxacin is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Pradofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Cats: FDA-approved for skin infections and wounds. Dogs: approved in some markets. Enhanced anaerobic coverage compared to older fluoroquinolones. Avoid in growing animals.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Pradofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Pradofloxacin: Cats: FDA-approved for skin infections and wounds. Dogs: approved in some markets. Enhanced anaerobic coverage compared to older fluoroquinolones. Avoid in growing animals.

Question 7

How does Pradofloxacin work?

Accepted Answer

Dual-target fluoroquinolone inhibiting both DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV with similar potency, reducing resistance development.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Cat (Domestic)	PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24h	Strong	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)	PO	3–5 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

Pradofloxacin

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Species with Pradofloxacin dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by 2 published sources

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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