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US brand names:Denagard
Tiamulin is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q12-24h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit at peptidyl transferase center, inhibiting protein synthesis. Effective against Mycoplasma, Brachyspira, and other swine/poultry pathogens.
Primarily swine/poultry. FATAL interaction with ionophores (monensin, salinomycin, narasin). Do not feed ionophore-containing rations concurrently. Off-label in rabbits for respiratory infections.
Species references:All Chicken (Poultry) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugsAll Turkey drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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