Category
Group
Antimicrobial
Dosage Form
Info
Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, it supposes that it acts by inhibiting protein synthesis in the microorganism, it is readily absorbed in intestines and distributed in all tissues, and it is eliminated in faeces and urine. It is active against gram-positive and gram-negative micro-organisms, and it is the optimal antibiotic for the treatment of chlamydia and mycoplasma diseases. It treats infections caused by Clostridium Chauvoei, Clostridium hemolyticum, and Clostridium Novyi bacteria, and is effective against hemolytic streptococci and staphylococci.
Indications of Tetramycine 30% (Oxytetracycline injection veterinary)
for all bacterial infections, intestinal infections, urinary infections and Udder infections in cows, camels, sheep, goats, small calves, and lamb, dogs, and cats.
Interactions
It must not be accompanied either by Penicillin compounds, Calcium salts, Ferro salts and antacids, as these materials form insoluble compounds with tetracycline resulting in the decreasing of the activity of Tetracycline.
Usage and Dosage for Tetramycine 30% (Oxytetracycline injection veterinary)
It is given by i. m. or slow i. v. injection
Camels, cows :3,5 ml/100 kg b. w.
Sheep, goats, and small calves: 2 ml/50 kg b. w.
(single dose a day the treatment period for 3-4 days)
Contraindications
Renal failure, pregnancy, sensitivity to tetracycline compounds
Withdrawal Period
For meat 14 days–for milk 7 days
Useful Links
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/oxytetracycline
Composition:
| Oxytetracycline HCl | 300 | mg |
