VETRIMYCIN 200- oxytetracycline injection

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

OXYTETRACYCLINE (UNII: X20I9EN955) (OXYTETRACYCLINE ANHYDROUS - UNII:SLF0D9077S)

Available from:

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.

Administration route:

SUBCUTANEOUS

Prescription type:

OTC

Therapeutic indications:

Vetrimycin 200 is intended for use in the treatment of the following diseases in beef cattle; calves, including preruminating (veal) calves; and swine when due to oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms: Cattle : Vetrimycin 200 is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia and shipping fever complex associated with Pasteurella  spp. and Haemophilus  spp; infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (pinkeye) caused by Moraxella bovis ; foot rot and diphtheria caused by Fusobaterium necrophorum ; bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli ; wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus ligniereslii ; leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona ; and wound infections and acute metritis caused by strains of staphylococci and streptococci organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline.  Swine : Vetrimycin 200 is indicated in the treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours, colibacillosis) caused by Escherichia coli ; pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida ; and leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona . In sows, Vetrimycin 200

Product summary:

Vetrimycin 200 is available in 100 mL, 250 mL and 500 mL multi-dose amber vials.

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

VETRIMYCIN 200- OXYTETRACYCLINE INJECTION
MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY, INC.
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VETRIMYCIN 200 (OXYTETRACYCLINE INJECTION)
(oxytetracycline injection)
ANTIBIOTIC
_Each mL contains 200 mg of oxytetracycline base as oxytetracycline
dihydrate._
_For treatment of diseases in beef cattle; dairy cattle; calves,
including preruminating (veal) calves; and_
_swine._
_For Animal use only._
ANADA 200-128, Approved by FDA
Restricted Drug - California. Use Only as Directed.
Not for Human Use.
Read entire Package Onsert Carefully Before Using This Product.
Vetrimycin 200 (oxytetracycline injection) is a sterile, ready-to-use
solution for the administration of
the broad-spectrum antibiotic oxytetracycline (Terramycin) by
injection.
Vetrimycin 200 administered to cattle or swine for the treatment of
bacterial pneumonia at a dosage of 9
mg of oxytetracycline per lb of body weight has been demonstrated in
clinical trials to be as effective
as 2 or 3 repeated, daily treatments of oxytetracycline injectable at
3-5 mg/lb of body weight.
Vetrimycin 200 does not require refrigeration; however, it is
recommended that it be stored at room
temperature, 15°-25°C (59°-77°F). The antibiotic activity of
oxytetracycline is not appreciably
diminished in the presence of body fluids; serum, or exudates.
CAUTION: When administered to cattle, muscle discoloration may
necessitate trimming of the injection
site(s) and surrounding tissues during the dressing procedure.
WARNINGS: Discontinue treatment at least 28 days prior to slaughter of
cattle and swine. Milk taken
from animals during treatment and for 96 hours after the last
treatment must not be used for food. Rapid
intravenous administration may result in animal collapse.
Oxytetracycline should be administered
intravenously slowly over a period of at least 5 minutes.
PRECAUTIONS: Exceeding the highest recommended dosage level of drug
per lb of body weight
per day, administering more than the recommended number of treatments,
and/or exceeding 10 mL
subcutaneously per injection site in adult b