Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pristinamycin is used in dog for Resistant staphylococcal infections (MRSA). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pristinamycin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pyostacine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Resistant staphylococcal infections (MRSA) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Synergistic combination of streptogramin A and B binding to 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Bactericidal in combination.
GI upset. Active against MRSA and VRE (E. faecium). Limited availability. No veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Pristinamycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.