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Oxytetracycline Injection
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What is Oxytetracycline?
Active Ingredients: Oxytetracycline
Oxytetracycline Injection is an antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial diseases in livestock like cows, goats, horses, sheep and pigs. In cattle, it is indicated for infections such as pneumonia, shipping fever, foot rot, diphtheria, bacterial enteritis, wooden tongue, leptospirosis, and anaplasmosis.
Oxytetracycline is also indicated for the treatment of bacterial enteritis and leptospirosis and the prevention of atrophic rhinitis in pigs.
Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the tetracycline family. It is 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.
AdvaCare Pharma is a global supplier of Oxytetracycline Injections. AdvaCare excels at the production of high-quality yet cost-effective treatments for veterinary wholesale and resale sectors. This medication has been manufactured in our GMP-certified facilities located in China, India, and the USA.
Why are we a trusted Oxytetracycline manufacturer?
Oxytetracycline Injection is manufactured and globally distributed by AdvaCare Pharma, a leading manufacturer of veterinary injections in the pharmaceutical industry. We have been committed to distributing high-quality, GMP-certified veterinary medications for the global market for the past 20 years. To ensure that our products meet and surpass our distributors' requirements, we carry out routine internal and third-party facility audits.
Uses
What is Oxytetracycline used for?
It's used to treat infections such as:
- pneumonia and shipping fever
- foot rot and diphtheria
- wooden tongue
- leptospirosis
- anaplasmosis
- bacterial enteritis
- atrophic rhinitis in swine (prophylaxis)
What animals can be treated with Oxytetracycline Injection?
It's recommended for livestock animals like cows, horses, goats, sheep, and pigs.
How is Oxytetracycline Injection used?
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.
How should Oxytetracycline Injection be stored?
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location under 30°C. The vial should be sealed tightly.
What is the withdrawal period for Oxytetracycline?
For meat, the withdrawal period is 28 days. The withdrawal time is 24-72 hours for milk.
Dosage
How much Oxytetracycline Injection should be given to cows and other livestock?
The usual dose is 10-20mg per kg of body weight, given once every 24 hours IM.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Oxytetracycline Injection.
Some common side effects may include but are not limited to:
- irritation at the injection site
- gastrointestinal effects (upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea)
- sensitivity to sunlight
- rash
Serious side effects may include: • allergic reaction
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinary physician.
Precautions
Do NOT use Oxytetracycline Injection for an animal that:
- has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- has had a hypersensitivity reaction to other tetracyclines.
Treatment with this drug should be administered with caution for an animal that:
- is pregnant.
- has renal insufficiencies.
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