Soln.
Acmetil Vet
Drug Class: Antibiotic
Generic Drug: Tilmicosin
View Alternative Brand Names (1)Manufacturer: Acme Laboratories LTD.
Basic information
Presentation and price
100 ml bottle
Dose and dosage
1 ml/ 20 kg body weight daily for 3-5 days
1 ml/ 3 liter drinking water daily for 3 days.
Like other macrolides, tilmicosin has activity primarily against gram-positive
bacteria, although some gram-negative bacteria are affected and the drug
reportedly has some activity against mycoplasma. Preliminary studies have
shown that 95% of studied isolates of Pasturella haemolytica are sensitive.
If administered IM, a local tissue reaction may occur resulting in trim loss.
Edema may be noted at the site of subcutaneous injection.
The cardiovascular system is apparently the target of toxicity in animals. In cattle, doses up to 50 mg/kg IM did not cause death, but SC doses of 150 mg/kg did cause fatalities, as well as IV doses of 5 mg/kg. Doses as low as 10 mg/kg in swine caused increased respiration, emesis and seizures; 20 mg/kg IM caused deaths in most animals tested. In monkeys, 10 mg/kg administered once caused no signs of toxicity, but 20 mg/kg caused vomiting; 30 mg/kg caused death.
Store below 30° C temperature and dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.