Antirobe is a brand name of the prescription medication clindamycin, available from your veterinarian for your dog or cat. Despite effectiveness at treating pneumonia and infections of the mouth, skin or wounds, Antirobe caps pose a risk for side effects in some animals.
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Common Side Effects
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The most common side effects of Antirobe caps are vomiting, diarrhea and decreased appetite.
Features
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Cats have an aversion to the taste of Antirobe caps and drool a lot after being given the medication, reports the Pet Place.
Drug Interactions
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When combined with neuromuscular blocking agents used to treat muscle spasms in dogs and cats, Antirobe caps have the potential to cause muscle rigidity and stiffness.
Risks
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Some animals develop a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to clindamycin. Use of Antirobe caps also pose a slight risk for liver or kidney dysfunction.
Time Frame
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The risks associated with the use of Antirobe caps are greater when the drug is used steadily for more than one month, according to Drugs.com.
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