Ampicillin Sodium is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacteria that cause the following infections in horses:Respiratory infections (pneumonia and strangles) caused by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus (including Streptococcus equi), Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis.
What is Ampicillin Sodium?
Ampicillin Sodium for Injection is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections in both small and large animals. It is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, systemic infections like sepsis, and other infections.
Ampicillin Sodium for Injection has been produced as a fine powder that is intended to be reconstituted for parenteral injection. This antibiotic is acid-stable. It can be easily absorbed when applied parenterally. The absorption can be delayed due to the longer persistence of plasma and tissue drug concentrations.
Indications for horses
Ampicillin Sodium for Injection can be used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in horses and is particularly effective against pathogens such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Escherichia coli and Salmonella. Ampicillin sodium is especially recommended for infections caused by staphylococci, including respiratory tract infections, wound infections, cellulitis, catheter site infections, septic arthritis and skin infections.
In respiratory infections, ampicillin sodium is effective in destroying the causative organisms that cause pneumonia and bronchitis, and in reducing symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath and fever in horses.
For septic arthritis, the drug can help reduce inflammation and pain in the joints and restore mobility to the horse. Additionally, when treating skin infections, ampicillin sodium can quickly clear pustules and ulcers.
Ampicillin sodium in horses dosage
Calculate according to ampicillin:
Intramuscular injection or intravenous injection: 10~20mg per 1kg body weight.
Use 23 times a day for 23 consecutive days, and extend the course of treatment according to the condition if necessary.
Side effects of Ampicillin sodium
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Ampicillin Sodium for Injection.
Some common side effects may include but are not limited to gastrointestinal effects (appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea).
Serious side effects may include:
-allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
-thrombophlebitis (when administered IV)
-neurotoxicity during long-term, high-dose treatment (in dogs)
-gastrointestinal side effects
-organ toxicity
-superinfections
-congestive heart failure due to sodium