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Doses up to 44,000 U/kg have been used in refractory cases; injectable potassium penicillin G contain considerable potassium content (1.7 mEq/million U) and should be used with caution in horses with HYPP and other sensitive patients. Procaine penicillin G. Cattle. 22,000–66,000 U/kg, IM or SC, q 24 h. Doses >6,600 U/kg/d constitute ELDU.
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Dose. Horses. For susceptible infections (Sodium penicillin G, potassium penicillin G) 22,000-44,000 IU/kg IV q6h, given slowly. For susceptible infections (Procaine penicillin G) 22,000 IU/kg IM q12h.
Doses up to 44,000 U/kg have been used in refractory cases; injectable potassium penicillin G contain considerable potassium content (1.7 mEq/million U) and should be used with caution in horses with HYPP and other sensitive patients
Download the toolkit. P: Practice policy. Develop protocols for antimicrobial usage by: Identifying common clinical scenarios. Formulating protocols for first-line and alternative antimicrobial therapy for these conditions. Considering appropriate antimicrobial dosing using an evidence-based approach.
4 sie 2021 · Key points. •. Antimicrobial drugs frequently play a central role in the therapeutic management of mature horses and foals with a variety of bacterial illnesses, including those requiring critical care. •.
27 mar 2019 · The most frequently reported doses for penicillin, gentamicin and trimethoprim-sulfonamide were 20–25,000 IU/kg, 6.6 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg, respectively.
These guidelines comprise those drawn up by equine veterinary stakeholders with additional sections on antimicrobial use in equine surgeries and a general section on antimicrobial use and prescribing applicable to veterinary practice in any species.
