Enrofloxacin for Swine
Enrofloxacin is used in swine for Bacterial infections, Bacterial infections (pneumonia, abscess), Bacterial infections (respiratory, GI), Bacterial infections (respiratory, UTI). Routes documented in swine: PO, IM, SC, IV. ExoticRx tracks Enrofloxacin dosing for swine from primary veterinary literature; sign in to view the full rule set. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril
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Cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin in swine are available with a free ExoticRx account. Each row carries the route, dose range, frequency, indication, evidence level, and primary-source citation.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Side effects & warnings
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.