Amikacin Dosing for dogs, Cats, Horses, Cattle By Weight
Important Safety Information
Use with caution in animals with renal impairment. Monitor renal function during treatment.
For foals: 20-25 mg/kg q24h IV or IM or 6.6 mg/kg q8h IV or IM.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 52-53-54
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species |
Route |
Dosage |
Frequency |
| Dogs |
IV, IM, SQ |
15-30 mg/kg |
q24h |
| Cats |
IV, IM, SQ |
10-14 mg/kg |
q24h |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species |
Route |
Dosage |
Frequency |
| Horses (Adult) |
IM, IV |
4.4-6.6 mg/kg |
q12h |
| Horses (Adult) |
IV, IM |
10 mg/kg |
q24h |
| Horses (Foal) |
IV, IM |
20-25 mg/kg |
q24h |
| Horses (Foal) |
IV, IM |
6.6 mg/kg |
q8h |
| Cattle (Adult) |
IM, IV, SQ |
10 mg/kg |
q24h |
| Cattle (Calf <2 weeks) |
IV, IM |
20 mg/kg |
q24h |
Special Applications
| Application |
Species |
Dosage |
Frequency |
| Intrauterine use |
Horses |
2 g (8 mL) diluted in 200-mL sterile saline |
Once per day for 3 days |
| Regional limb perfusion |
Horses |
125-500 mg per limb diluted in 60 mL saline |
As needed |