Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Sulopenem is used in dog for ESBL-producing UTI (oral step-down). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sulopenem in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Sulopenem etzadroxil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | 5-7 days | ESBL-producing UTI (oral step-down) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Oral penem prodrug that inhibits PBPs. Active against many ESBL-producing Enterobacterales. Given with probenecid to enhance bioavailability.
GI upset. Co-administered with probenecid. Developing agent — limited clinical data. 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? Sulopenem 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.