equine antimicrobials Flashcards
What are the TEN classess of antimicrobials available for use in equids
- beta lactams
- cephalosporins
- aminoglycosides
- chloramphenicol
- potentiated sulphonamides
- tetracyclines
- fluroquinolones
- macrolides
- rifampin
- metronidazole
which of these are bacteriostatic
macrolides
potentiated sulphonamides
tetracyclines
chloramphenicol
which are bacteriocidal
penecillin
fluroquinolones
cephalosporins
metronidzole
what cephalosporin used in practice and what is its importance
ceftiofur
high importance
which aminoglycoside is used and what is its importance
gentamycin
medium importance
which potentiated sulphonamide is used and whats it importance
TMPS
low importance
which macrolides are used and whats their importance.
why should only foals be given it
erythromycin
low importance
only use in foals with rhodococcus equi. cause severe colitis in adult horses
what is commonly given to foals with rhodococcus equi
erythromycin + rifampin
(These two are ONLY used to treat rhodococcus, nothing else)
what is a fluroquinolone thats used and whats its importance
enrofloxacin
high importance
what is metronidazole used for and whats its importance
commonly given with penecillin and gentamycin for broad spectrum cover including anaerobes
why should care be taken with chloramphenicol
not to be used in animals entering food chain.
dont given concurrently with penecillin, gentamycin, fluroquinolones or macrolides
which antibiotics are prohibited if entering the food chain
gentamycin, chloramphenicol, metronidazole
what microbial should be used if horse given A2 agonist
TMPS
causes fatal dysrhythmia
what condition in foals can tetracycline be used for
contracted tendons
why should fluoroquinolones be avoided in young/growing animals
causes cartilage lesions
