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US brand names:Zactran
Semi-synthetic 15-membered azalide macrolide. Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Excellent tissue concentration and long half-life.
Primarily cattle/swine. Fatal in horses (colitis). Single injection provides 7+ day coverage. SC injection in neck. Not for companion animal use generally.
Species references:All Cattle (Beef/Dairy) drugs
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