Question 1

What is Gamithromycin used for?

Accepted Answer

Gamithromycin is indicated for: Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), Not recommended, Not typically used in cats.

Question 2

What routes can Gamithromycin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: SC.

Question 3

Which species have cited Gamithromycin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Gamithromycin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Cat (Domestic), Cattle (Beef/Dairy), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Gamithromycin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Gamithromycin is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Gamithromycin?

Accepted Answer

Primarily cattle/swine. Fatal in horses (colitis). Single injection provides 7+ day coverage. SC injection in neck. Not for companion animal use generally.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Gamithromycin?

Accepted Answer

Primarily cattle/swine. Fatal in horses (colitis). Single injection provides 7+ day coverage. SC injection in neck. Not for companion animal use generally.

Question 7

How does Gamithromycin work?

Accepted Answer

Semi-synthetic 15-membered azalide macrolide. Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Excellent tissue concentration and long half-life.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	SC	6 mg/kg	Single dose	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	SC	6 mg/kg	Single dose	Extrapolated	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Gamithromycin

Drug Class

Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Gamithromycin dosing data (3 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Backed by 2 published primary sources

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

Upgrade for Full Details