Brands

Biaxin

Description

Macrolide antibiotic, chemically related to erythromycin, active against Myco.

Uses

• Respiratory infections (Mycoplasma pneumonia for one)
• Skin and skin structure infections

Dosage

No confirmed dose for rats has yet been established, but the following are being tried out:

• 2.5 mg to 10 mg/kg orally, twice daily
• 1.5 to 5 mg/lb orally, twice daily

Side Effects

• Loss of balance
• Behavioural changes
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Itching

Incompatibilities

Theophylline