Tulathromycin
Tulathromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used in veterinary medicine to treat respiratory diseases in cattle and swine. It is marketed under the brand name Draxxin.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "Tulathromycin" is derived from the Greek words "tulē" meaning "clump" and "thrombos" meaning "clot", referring to its ability to clump together and inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Tulathromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of bacteria, thereby stopping their growth and reproduction. It is particularly effective against Gram-positive bacteria, but also has activity against some Gram-negative bacteria and other types of microorganisms.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Tulathromycin is used in the treatment of respiratory diseases in cattle and swine, including bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and swine respiratory disease (SRD). It is also used to treat infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis, a common eye infection in cattle.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Possible side effects of tulathromycin include injection site reactions, decreased food consumption, and in rare cases, allergic reactions.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Macrolide
- Antibiotic
- Veterinary Medicine
- Respiratory Diseases
- Protein Synthesis
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Bovine respiratory disease
- Swine respiratory disease
- Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis
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