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US brand names:Ramoplanin
Ramoplanin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Inhibits transglycosylation step of cell wall synthesis by binding lipid II intermediate. Non-absorbed — acts locally in GI tract.
Oral use for C. difficile-associated diarrhea. Not systemically absorbed. GI upset possible. Investigational — limited data.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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