The antibiotic of the tetracycline group has a broad effect on the causative agents of many diseases belonging to different systemic parts of the body. In addition to large animals, you can use oxytetracycline hydrochloride for rabbits. The main thing is to choose the right dosage and follow the instructions prescribed in the instructions for the drug.
Release form
The product is a yellow powder, odorless, but different in bitter taste. It is necessary to dissolve the powder in water in a ratio of 1: 3. Glass bottles with a rubberized lid and a metal ring are used as packaging. Each of them has several indications:
- name and address of the manufacturer, as well as the individual trademark;
- the name of the drug and its composition with a listing of the concentration of active substances;
- batch number and production date;
- term and storage conditions;
- route of administration;
- must be the inscription "Sterile" and "For animals."
Only if all these points are observed and after checking the expiration date, you can use oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals. The instruction of the drug should contain a full description of all the intricacies of the reception, whether it is the dosage, side effects or features of the reception during the period of gestation.
Pharmacology
The drug has an effective antibacterial effect on many bacteria and microorganisms, which include rickettsia, gram-negative and gram-positive microbes, viruses with large cells. In relation to poliomyelitis, botulism, with various infections caused by yeast, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Proteus, the body does not exert an effective effect of oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals.
The drug is administered intramuscularly, due to which the rate of penetration of the substance into all tissues and organs increases. After half an hour, the highest concentration is observed in the blood of the animal, after 10-12 hours the therapeutic effect stops, and the drug is excreted in the urine.
After the symptoms of the disease disappear, it is necessary to continue to introduce the drug into the body of the animal for several days.
Indications for use
Due to the widespread use of the drug in many diseases, oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals is prescribed. The instruction indicates that it is most effective to use when:
- respiratory diseases caused by bacteria;
- gastroenterocolitis in young animals;
- salmonellosis;
- pasteurellosis;
- colibacteriosis;
- gynecological diseases;
- mastite.
The drug has an active effect on a large number of pathogens. Oxytetracycline hydrochloride in veterinary medicine allows you to quickly and efficiently eliminate all the symptoms of the disease, and kill the pathogen that caused the disease. A broad-spectrum antibiotic is a popular and inexpensive drug that allows you to cure an animal in the shortest possible time.
Dosage and application features
Oxytetracycline hydrochloride for injection must first be diluted in distilled purified water, novocaine or saline. It is important to remember that this solution cannot be stored, it should be used immediately for its intended purpose.
A certain type of animal needs to be given the right dose:
- calves under 6 months of age and lambs (up to 4 months) - 9 mg / kg;
- pigs and cattle from 6 months and small cattle from 4 months - 7 mg / kg;
- piglets under the age of 6 months - 12 mg / kg.
The duration of treatment is 5-7 days, injections should be every 12 hours.
Side effects and contraindications
It does not have strong side effects on the body. In some cases, digestive upsets, loss of appetite, allergic reactions and changes in the mucous membranes can be observed. In young animals, prolonged use of the drug may develop candidiasis or discoloration of tooth enamel.
Having found side effects in the animal, it is necessary to stop introducing oxytetracycline hydrochloride into the body. Instructions for use must be clearly observed. This will minimize the likelihood of adverse reactions.
It is contraindicated to use oxytetracycline hydrochloride in veterinary medicine with individual intolerance to drugs of this group or during pregnancy.
Features of oral administration
It is important to note that oral administration is also possible when oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals is prescribed for treatment. The instruction indicates that in this case, the maximum concentration in the blood is achieved 2-3 hours after administration, and the therapeutic effect lasts up to 12 hours.
Depending on the age and individual characteristics of the animal, the time of absorption of the drug into the blood can vary significantly. Thanks to its versatility, oxytetracycline hydrochloride is so often prescribed to animals. "Can I drink it?" - A question that worries many hosts, especially when there is no way to make injections. During the examination, the veterinarian will prescribe the best treatment option.
Special instructions
It is important to consider the features of the use of livestock products when using the drug. The animal must be slaughtered no earlier than 6 days after the end of treatment. During this time, the drug effect will cease, and all the remains of the drug will be removed from the body. If this period has not been met, meat can only be used for the manufacture of meat and bone meal or for feeding carnivores.
The use of milk is possible only 2 days after treatment. The milk obtained earlier must be heat-treated and used only for animal feed. The use of livestock products that were collected prior to the complete removal of the drug from the animalβs body can lead to health problems and, in some especially severe cases, death. That is why it is necessary to clearly monitor the quality of products.
If used for the treatment of oxytetracycline hydrochloride for animals, the instructions require safety and personal hygiene. It is necessary to store the drug in a dark and cool place isolated from outsiders (especially children and animals).
A responsible approach to the use of funds will help to avoid side effects on the body of the animal, and also relieve it of unpleasant symptoms of the disease.