Tobicillin (Tobramycin) is an antibiotic of the penicillin class, known for its bactericidal action in treating cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, dogs, and cats.
INDICATIONS
- Class: It is grouped with other ureidopenicillins like aspoxicillin and is known for its bactericidal action (killing bacteria).
- Target Infections: Like other penicillins in veterinary medicine, it is used to treat systemic and localized bacterial infections, including:
- Septicemia (blood infections).
- Respiratory tract infections.
- Urinary tract infections.
ADMINISTRATION
- Intramuscular (IM) Injection: Given deep into a large muscle (like the hindquarters) using a needle long enough to reach the muscle, injected perpendicularly.
- Subcutaneous (SQ) Injection: Administered under the skin in loose areas, often the neck or behind the shoulder, sliding the needle parallel to the body..
