What is Ceftiofur Hydrochloride Injection?
Ceftiofur Hydrochloride Injection is an antibiotic drug used to treat certain infections in animals such as horses, cows, goats, sheep and pigs. It is indicated for the treatment of infections like shipping fever, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and bovine interdigital necrobacillosis.
Ceftiofur is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, though some consider it a "new generation" cephalosporin. It works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It shows bactericidal action against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Mannheimia, Actinobacillus, Streptococcus, Salmonella, and E. coli.
INDICATIONS
Special treatment of diseases caused by bacteria sensitive to Ceftiofur
Pigs: Treatment of respiratory infections caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus spp., Salmonella cholerasuis, E. coli, and Strepptococcus suis.
Cows: Treatment of respiratory infections caused by Pasteurella Multocida, Pasteurella haemolytica and Haemphilus somnus.
Dosage and instructions for use
Intramuscular injection: One dose, 5mg per kilogram of body weight, pigs, horses, cattle, sheep.
Specifically for the treatment of diseases caused by bacteria susceptible to ceftiofur bacterin.
Swine: Treatment of respiratory infections caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus spp, Escherichia coli and Streptococcus suis.
Dairy cows: Treats respiratory infections caused by Pasteurella multocida, Pasteurella haemolytica and Haemophilus somnus.
Side effects of Ceftiofur Hydrochloride injection
Some common side effects include, but are not limited to
Gastrointestinal reactions (loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea)
Discoloration at the injection site (swine and cattle)
Pain during intramuscular injection
Serious effects may include allergic reactions and anaphylaxis. Horses may develop diarrhea if given in high doses, and bone marrow suppression has been reported as a possible result of high dose administration.