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Exotic Animal Formulary5

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Table 15-4

Antimicrobial Combination Therapies Commonly Used in Exotic Animals. a

Antimicrobial Agent

Aminoglycosides b

(amikacin,

gentamicin)

Amoxicillin

Ampicillin

Cephalosporin

Clindamycin

Fluoroquinolones

(enrofloxacin,

ciprofloxacin,

marbofloxacin)

Lincomycin

Metronidazole

Ormetoprim

Penicillins (ampicillin,

carbenicillin,

piperacillin)

Penicillins, early

generation

Ticarcillin

Trimethoprim

Tylosin

Synergistic or Combination Agent

Cephalosporins, clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, lincomycin,

metronidazole, penicillins (amoxicillin, ampicillin, carbenicillin,

piperacillin, ticarcillin), trimethoprim/sulfas

Clavulanate

Sulbactam

Aminoglycosides, b clindamycin, fluoroquinolones, metronidazole,

semi-synthetic penicillins

Aminoglycosides, cephalosporins (third-generation), enrofloxacin,

penicillins

Aminoglycosides, b cephalosporins (third-generation), clindamycin,

metronidazole, penicillins (extended-spectrum)

Aminoglycosides, b spectinomycin

Amikacin, azithromycin, carbenicillin, cefazolin, cefotaxime,

chloramphenicol, enrofloxacin, gentamicin, marbofloxacin,

others as indicated

Sulfadimethoxine

Aminoglycosides, b fluoroquinolones

Aminoglycosides, b third-generation cephalosporins,

fluoroquinolones

Clavulanate

Sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole

Oxytetracycline

a

Indicated when synergy is advantageous in definitive therapy, to treat polymicrobial infections, to

broaden empiric coverage, or to attempt to prevent the development of antimicrobial resistance.

b

Generally amikacin, occasionally gentamicin.

Table 15-5

Select Laboratories Conducting Exotic Animal Diagnostic Procedures.

Laboratory

Select Tests/Procedures

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