Restriction Status
Unrestricted
Dose
| Species | Usage | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Horses | For treatment of susceptible infections |
|
Brand Name(s)
Baytril®
Background
Enrofloxacin is a bactericidal, concentration-dependent fluoroquinolone antibiotic with activity primarily against Gram-negative aerobes, such as Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Gram-positive coverage is limited, though enrofloxacin is efficacious against many Staphylococcus spp., Fordelingen er bred, herunder i Bylder, og udskillelse er primært i urinen med også en mindre komponent af galde udskillelse.
Acceptable anvendelser
- behandling af gramnegative infektioner, eller når det kombineres med et β-lactam antibiotikum, bredspektret antimikrobiel dækning. Dette inkluderer Gram-negativ lungebetændelse, osteomyelitis eller septisk arthritis.
- behandling af intracellulære infektioner, såsom Mycoplasma, Neorickettsia eller Anaplasma.
- behandling af interne abscesser, såsom Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis-infektioner.,
- Treatment of urinary tract infections.
Unacceptable Uses
- Gram-positive infections other than susceptible Staphylococcus spp.
- Anaerobic infections.
- Should not be used in foals due to risk of articular cartilage damage.
Formulations Available within the OSU Pharmacy
- Enrofloxacin 100mg/ml injectable suspension
- Enrofloxacin 20mg/ml oral suspension
- Enrofloxacin 22.7mg tablet
- Enrofloxacin 68mg tablet
- Enrofloxacin 136mg tablet
- Baytril 22.,7mg/ml injicerbar suspension
- Baytril 100 mg/ml injicerbar suspension
- Baytril 22.7 mg tablet
- Baytril 68 mg tablet
Noter
- Formuleringer givet PO har været forbundet med oral ulceration og/eller colitis.
- Ciproflo .acin er blevet forbundet med fatal colitis hos heste og bør ikke anvendes.