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Instruction of Ceftiofur Sodium for Injection
Prescription drug for veterinary use
| Main Ingredient | Ceftiofur Sodium |
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[Pharmacological Action]
(1) Pharmacodynamics: Ceftiofur is a β-lactam antibacterial with broad-spectrum action effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (including β-lactamase producing strains). It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis leading to death. Sensitive bacteria include Pasteurella multocida, Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, Salmonella, E. coli, and Streptococcus.
(2) Pharmacokinetics: Rapidly absorbed via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. It spreads widely but does not cross the blood-brain barrier. The active metabolite (deoxidizing furoyl cefriofur) is formed in vivo and excreted via urine and faeces.
[Indication] Used to cure chicks infection caused by E.coli.
[Usage and Dosage] Subcutaneous injection: for 1-day-old chicks, 0.1-0.2mg each.
[Adverse Reactions] May cause gastrointestinal flora disorder, superinfection, or certain renal toxicity.
[Withdrawal Time] 0 day for chicks.
[Storage] Sealed, cool, away from sunshine.
