Oxytetracycline HCl Injection is a tetracycline antibiotic for parenteral use in livestock anima
Oxytetracycline HCl Injection / Oxydima-10% ®
What is Oxytetracycline HCl?
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Antibiotic |
Therapeutic Class |
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Cow, Goat, Horse, Sheep, Pig |
Target Species |
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100mg Oxytetracycline HCl |
Active Ingredients |
Oxytetracycline HCl
Oxytetracycline HCl Injection is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial diseases in livestock animals like cows, goats, horses, sheep and pigs. In cattle, it is indicated for the treatment of infections such as pneumonia, shipping fever, foot rot, diphtheria, and bacterial enteritis.
Oxytetracycline is also indicated for the treatment of bacterial enteritis and leptospirosis and the prevention of atrophic rhinitis in swine. This antibiotic may be used to treat anthrax and many other types of infections in a wide range of animals.
Oxytetracycline HCl is a salt of oxytetracycline. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the tetracycline family, which has been derived from the fermented product of Streptomyces rimosus. Oxytetracycline works by inhibiting protein synthesis in the bacteria. It is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Diplococcus pneumoniae, and Escherichia coli. It also shows action against Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Spirochetes.
It is important to note that this formulation of oxytetracycline is for veterinary purposes only. Oxytetracycline HCl has a longer shelf life and is more stable when stored properly in an aqueous solution. The salt formulation of oxytetracycline is easier to dissolve in water.
Indications :
It is prescribed for cattle to treat the following conditions:
It is prescribed for sheep and goats in the following cases:
Dosage and Administration :
Administer by deep intramuscular injection or slow intravenous injection:
The maximum volume that may be injected at a single site is 20 ml for cattle and 5 ml for sheep and goats.
Precautions :
Do NOT use Oxytetracycline HCl Injection for an animal that:
Treatment with this drug should be administered with caution if an animal:
Side Effects :
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Oxytetracycline HCl Injection.
Some common side effects may include but are not limited to:
Serious side effects may include : allergic reaction
It's recommended for livestock animals like cows, horses, goats, sheep, and pigs.
This medication has been manufactured as a liquid, which is packaged in a vial. It is intended to be administered by intramuscular injection. Oxytetracycline Injection is intended for veterinary use only.
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location under 30°C. The vial should be sealed tightly.
For meat, the withdrawal period is 28 days. The withdrawal time is 24-72 hours for milk.
The usual dose is 10-20mg per kg of body weight, given once every 24 hours IM. When treating cows, more than 10ml should be injected into any one site.
Refer to a veterinary doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage.
