Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tobramycin Systemic is dosed at 2–4 mg/kg IV q8h or 6-10 mg/kg q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Tobramycin Systemic is used in dogs for Serious Pseudomonas and gram-negative infections. Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tobramycin Systemic in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nebcin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2–4 mg/kg | q8h or 6-10 mg/kg q24h | 5-7 days | Serious Pseudomonas and gram-negative infections | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds 30S ribosomal subunit causing misreading of mRNA. Bactericidal. Particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Therapeutic drug monitoring essential. Avoid concurrent nephrotoxins. Ensure adequate hydration.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tobramycin Systemic dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV 2–4 mg/kg q8h or 6-10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tobramycin Systemic in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Tobramycin Systemic in dogs include: 5-7 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tobramycin Systemic is indicated in dogs for: Serious Pseudomonas and gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Tobramycin Systemic across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Therapeutic drug monitoring essential. Avoid concurrent nephrotoxins. Ensure adequate hydration.
Why a species-specific page? Tobramycin Systemic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.